Lost & Found
Lost something at Ted Stevens Anchorage 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
907-266-2190Location: First level of the terminal, near the entrance to the parking garage
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–12pm and 1pm–4:30pm (closed for lunch 12–1pm)
File an online claim →Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Contact TSA directly only if a checkpoint officer physically held or confiscated your item. For anything lost past the checkpoint, at a gate, or anywhere else in the terminal, contact ANC's own Lost & Found office first — most terminal items are recovered by airport operations staff, not TSA.
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.
Pro Tip
Anchorage's baggage claim also handles a steady flow of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, so stray rods, coolers, and packs are common finds. Call the first-level Lost & Found office directly rather than relying only on the online form — items are held for about 90 days, and small items are sometimes still with the finder or a specific airline's gate agent.
How long does ANC 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 ANC?
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 ANC?
Yes — ANC has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.
See also: Live ANC TSA wait times · ANC flight status · ANC security tips
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