Lost & Found

Hartford Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Bradley 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

(860) 292-7400

Location: Connecticut State Police, which handles lost-and-found for anything located anywhere on airport grounds outside the security checkpoint (terminal, parking lots, curbside). Airline-related items (left on an aircraft) go through each airline's baggage claim department instead.

Hours: Not published — call (860) 292-7400 to confirm before making a trip to the airport.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Articles lost or left unattended anywhere within the security inspection lanes and screening area are processed by TSA's own lost-and-found personnel — file an inquiry through TSA's online form rather than contacting the airport directly.

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 (860) 292-7400 or go to Connecticut State Police, which handles lost-and-found for anything located anywhere on airport grounds outside the security checkpoint (terminal, parking lots, curbside). Airline-related items (left on an aircraft) go through each airline's baggage claim department instead..
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

BDL splits lost-and-found three ways with no single centralized office: airlines handle anything left on the plane, TSA handles anything left at the checkpoint/screening area, and Connecticut State Police (860-292-7400) handle everything else on airport property — figure out where you lost the item first so you call the right party.

Frequently asked questions

How long does BDL 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 BDL?

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 BDL?

BDL does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call (860) 292-7400 to file by phone or visit Connecticut State Police, which handles lost-and-found for anything located anywhere on airport grounds outside the security checkpoint (terminal, parking lots, curbside). Airline-related items (left on an aircraft) go through each airline's baggage claim department instead. in person.

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Hartford Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Bradley 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

(860) 292-7400

Hours: Not published — call (860) 292-7400 to confirm before making a trip to the airport.

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 (860) 292-7400 or go to Connecticut State Police, which handles lost-and-found for anything located anywhere on airport grounds outside the security checkpoint (terminal, parking lots, curbside). Airline-related items (left on an aircraft) go through each airline's baggage claim department instead..

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 BDL 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 BDL?

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 BDL?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live BDL 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 →