Lost & Found

Albuquerque Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Albuquerque International Sunport? 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

505-244-7706

Location: Handled by Sunport Aviation Police / Airport Operations; the Sunport's official Contact Us and FAQ pages do not publish a specific walk-in counter location, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item.

Hours: Phone line staffed/recorded 24 hours a day

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items left at the TSA checkpoint, ABQ's FAQ lists a local TSA line at (833) 359-1324 (24-hour recorded line) and NMLF@tsa.dhs.gov, in addition to the national TSA Contact Center. File a claim as soon as possible — TSA and airport lost-and-found offices typically hold items for a limited period before donating or discarding them.

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 505-244-7706 or go to Handled by Sunport Aviation Police / Airport Operations; the Sunport's official Contact Us and FAQ pages do not publish a specific walk-in counter location, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item..
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

Losing something at your gate or on the plane? Contact the airline directly — Southwest (505-222-6200), Delta (505-924-3081), United (505-717-3307), Alaska (505-944-2070), American (505-766-7820), or JetBlue (505-200-3950). For anything else left in the terminal (not at the checkpoint or on an aircraft), call the Sunport's 24-hour line at 505-244-7706 first.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ABQ 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 ABQ?

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 ABQ?

ABQ does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 505-244-7706 to file by phone or visit Handled by Sunport Aviation Police / Airport Operations; the Sunport's official Contact Us and FAQ pages do not publish a specific walk-in counter location, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item. in person.

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Albuquerque Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

505-244-7706

Hours: Phone line staffed/recorded 24 hours a day

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 505-244-7706 or go to Handled by Sunport Aviation Police / Airport Operations; the Sunport's official Contact Us and FAQ pages do not publish a specific walk-in counter location, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item..

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ABQ 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 ABQ?

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 ABQ?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live ABQ 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 →