Lost & Found

Columbia Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Columbia Metropolitan 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

803-822-5000

Location: Reported and logged through the airport's Pixit online lost-and-found system; retrieval is by appointment at the Airport Information desk with photo ID required.

Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed on observed holidays

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If you left something at the TSA checkpoint specifically, contact TSA directly rather than the airport. File a claim as soon as you notice an item missing — recovery odds drop quickly after the first day or two.

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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 803-822-5000 or go to Reported and logged through the airport's Pixit online lost-and-found system; retrieval is by appointment at the Airport Information desk with photo ID required..
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

CAE's Lost & Found office keeps limited weekday business hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri) with no weekend coverage, so if you realize something is missing on a weekend, file through the online Pixit system right away and expect a callback on the next business day rather than same-day pickup.

Frequently asked questions

How long does CAE 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 CAE?

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 CAE?

Yes — CAE 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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