Lost & Found
Lost something at Charleston 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
843-767-7070Location: Lost & Found is run by the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority through its online Boomerang claim system (QR codes are posted throughout the terminal); for in-person help start at the Guest Services Desk across from Central Hall. Airport offices are at 5500 International Blvd. #101, North Charleston, SC 29418.
Hours: Guest Services Desk: daily 7:00am-8:00pm; most Lost & Found claims are handled online via Boomerang rather than in person.
File an online claim →Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Items left at the TSA security checkpoint are handled separately from items lost in the terminal or on a plane — file with TSA directly for anything left in a bin at screening. Report early: the first 24 hours have the best recovery odds.
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
CHS's Lost & Found runs entirely through Boomerang online (look for QR codes around the terminal) — submit a claim there first rather than calling. The airport warns that Boomerang is its only authorized partner and never collects payment until an item is confirmed matched, so treat any other payment request as a scam.
How long does CHS 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 CHS?
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 CHS?
Yes — CHS has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.
See also: Live CHS TSA wait times · CHS flight status · CHS security tips
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