Lost & Found

Cleveland Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Cleveland Hopkins 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

216-265-0777

Location: Central information desk, ticketing level, Main Terminal

Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm; Fri-Sat 7:00am-2:00pm (the Information Desk itself is staffed daily 4am-8pm for general assistance)

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Report items left at a security checkpoint to TSA as soon as possible; if a checkpoint officer collected the item it stays with TSA rather than the airport, so call both TSA and CLE's lost & found if you're unsure where you lost it.

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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 216-265-0777 or go to Central information desk, ticketing level, Main Terminal.
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

CLE holds recovered items for only 30 days before disposal, and anything left on board an aircraft belongs to the airline, not the airport — call your airline directly first for cabin items, then call CLE's lost & found for anything left in the terminal itself.

Frequently asked questions

How long does CLE 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 CLE?

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 CLE?

Yes — CLE 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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