Lost & Found
Lost something at Chattanooga 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
423-855-2204Location: Dispatcher's Office, lower level of the terminal rotunda
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm EST
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Items lost specifically at the TSA checkpoint go through TSA's own claim process above; items lost anywhere else in the terminal should go to the airport's Dispatcher's Office, and items left on the aircraft should go to your airline 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.
Pro Tip
CHA's lost & found line only staffs weekday business hours (8am–4:30pm) — if you lose something on a weekend or evening flight, call as soon as the office reopens Monday morning, and also check with your airline directly, since items left on the plane or at the gate podium are often handled by airline staff rather than the airport.
How long does CHA 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 CHA?
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 CHA?
CHA does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 423-855-2204 to file by phone or visit Dispatcher's Office, lower level of the terminal rotunda in person.
See also: Live CHA TSA wait times · CHA flight status · CHA security tips
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