Lost & Found

Burlington Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Patrick Leahy Burlington 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

(802) 863-2874

Location: Airport Business Office, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT — for items lost in the terminal or at the TSA checkpoint. For items left on an aircraft, contact your airline directly.

Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., weekdays (call ahead to confirm before making a trip)

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File your claim within 24–48 hours for the best odds of recovery; TSA holds unclaimed checkpoint items for a limited period before donating or disposing of them.

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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 (802) 863-2874 or go to Airport Business Office, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT — for items lost in the terminal or at the TSA checkpoint. For items left on an aircraft, contact your airline directly..
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

BTV is a small airport with a single lost & found office rather than a large dedicated department — call the Airport Business Office directly at (802) 863-2874 or use the online Leahy BTV Help Desk form, and follow up by phone since a small staff processes claims manually.

Frequently asked questions

How long does BTV 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 BTV?

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 BTV?

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

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