Lost & Found

Bozeman Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Bozeman Yellowstone 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

406-388-6632

Location: No walk-up lost & found counter; items found in the terminal, at the security checkpoint, in concessions, or in the parking lots are logged by Airport Administration — report and claim via phone or the online form. Items lost on a specific airline's aircraft or at its ticket counter must be claimed directly through that airline's baggage service.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (Airport Administration); after-hours items involving law enforcement can be reported to the on-duty airport public safety officer at 406-581-5490 or 406-581-4276

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the TSA security checkpoint are logged separately from airport/airline lost & found — file promptly, since checkpoint recoveries are typically claimed fastest within the first few days.

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 406-388-6632 or go to No walk-up lost & found counter; items found in the terminal, at the security checkpoint, in concessions, or in the parking lots are logged by Airport Administration — report and claim via phone or the online form. Items lost on a specific airline's aircraft or at its ticket counter must be claimed directly through that airline's baggage service..
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

BZN is small enough that lost items are usually easy to track down — call the Airport Administration office directly at 406-388-6632 during business hours rather than relying only on the web form, since a small team can often check by phone in real time whether your item has been turned in.

Frequently asked questions

How long does BZN 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 BZN?

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 BZN?

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

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live BZN TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Bozeman Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

406-388-6632

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (Airport Administration); after-hours items involving law enforcement can be reported to the on-duty airport public safety officer at 406-581-5490 or 406-581-4276

File an online claim →

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 406-388-6632 or go to No walk-up lost & found counter; items found in the terminal, at the security checkpoint, in concessions, or in the parking lots are logged by Airport Administration — report and claim via phone or the online form. Items lost on a specific airline's aircraft or at its ticket counter must be claimed directly through that airline's baggage service..

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 BZN 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 BZN?

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 BZN?

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

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live BZN 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 →