Lost & Found

Baltimore Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall 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

410-859-7387

Location: Main terminal baggage claim level; information kiosks at each pier (A–F)

Hours: Daily 7am–10pm

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the security checkpoint are held for 30 days. File a claim promptly — TSA cannot guarantee recovery after this period.

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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 410-859-7387 or go to Main terminal baggage claim level; information kiosks at each pier (A–F).
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

BWI's single ring-road terminal with six piers funnels all found items to one central lost and found — a simpler claim process than at airports spread across multiple separate buildings.

Frequently asked questions

How long does BWI 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 BWI?

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 BWI?

BWI does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 410-859-7387 to file by phone or visit Main terminal baggage claim level; information kiosks at each pier (A–F) in person.

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