Lost & Found

Allentown Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Lehigh Valley International Airport? Report it immediately — airport lost and found offices hold items for 30–90 days, but recovery rates drop sharply after the first 24 hours.

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

610-231-5274

Location: Handled by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Operations Center, covering items lost inside the terminal, in parking lots, on walkways, or on airport roadways; submit a claim via the online lost-property form or call the Operations Center.

Hours: Not published on the airport's site; call the Operations Center number or use the online form at any time — expect a response during normal business hours.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items left at the ABE security checkpoint specifically, contact the TSA Contact Center. File as soon as you notice something missing — items are typically logged and held for a limited period before disposal.

File a TSA claim online →

Note: items left in gate areas may also be held by the airline's gate staff — contact the airline directly for gate-area and on-board lost items.

What to do right now (step by step)

Check with the airline first — items left at gates or on the plane go to the airline, not the airport.
If lost in the terminal: call 610-231-5274 or go to Handled by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Operations Center, covering items lost inside the terminal, in parking lots, on walkways, or on airport roadways; submit a claim via the online lost-property form or call the Operations Center..
If lost at the security checkpoint: call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim online.
File an online claim if available — written claims are processed faster and create a searchable paper trail.
Check back in 24–48 hours — items are logged as they come in and may not appear in the system immediately.

Pro Tip

Lost checked luggage must be reported directly to your airline, not the airport — ABE's Lost Property office only handles items lost in the terminal, parking lots, or on airport roadways/walkways.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ABE airport keep lost items?

Most airports hold unclaimed items for 30–90 days before donating or auctioning them. File your claim as quickly as possible to maximize recovery chances.

What if I left something on the plane?

Items left on aircraft go to the airline, not the airport lost and found. Contact the airline directly — each airline has its own baggage service phone number and online claim process.

How do I report a lost item at the TSA checkpoint at ABE?

Call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim at tsa.gov/travel/customer-service. Items left at security checkpoints are held for 30 days.

Can I file a lost item report online for ABE?

Yes — ABE has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live ABE TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Allentown Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

610-231-5274

Hours: Not published on the airport's site; call the Operations Center number or use the online form at any time — expect a response during normal business hours.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a TSA claim online →

Note: items left in gate areas may also be held by the airline's gate staff — contact the airline directly for gate-area and on-board lost items.

What to do right now (step by step)

Check with the airline first — items left at gates or on the plane go to the airline, not the airport.

If lost in the terminal: call 610-231-5274 or go to Handled by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Operations Center, covering items lost inside the terminal, in parking lots, on walkways, or on airport roadways; submit a claim via the online lost-property form or call the Operations Center..

If lost at the security checkpoint: call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim online.

File an online claim if available — written claims are processed faster and create a searchable paper trail.

Check back in 24–48 hours — items are logged as they come in and may not appear in the system immediately.

Pro Tip

Lost checked luggage must be reported directly to your airline, not the airport — ABE's Lost Property office only handles items lost in the terminal, parking lots, or on airport roadways/walkways.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ABE airport keep lost items?

Most airports hold unclaimed items for 30–90 days before donating or auctioning them. File your claim as quickly as possible to maximize recovery chances.

What if I left something on the plane?

Items left on aircraft go to the airline, not the airport lost and found. Contact the airline directly — each airline has its own baggage service phone number and online claim process.

How do I report a lost item at the TSA checkpoint at ABE?

Call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim at tsa.gov/travel/customer-service. Items left at security checkpoints are held for 30 days.

Can I file a lost item report online for ABE?

Yes — ABE has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live ABE TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

Calculate my Leave-By Time →