Lost & Found

Columbus Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at John Glenn Columbus 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

614-239-4000 (general airport line — no dedicated Lost & Found phone number is published; the online claim form is the primary contact method)

Location: Airport Property Room — items are logged centrally rather than at a single public walk-up counter; submit a claim online and staff will coordinate return or pickup.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm (closed weekends and holidays)

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a TSA claim as soon as possible if you left something at the checkpoint — items found at security are logged separately from airport/airline lost-and-found.

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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 614-239-4000 (general airport line — no dedicated Lost & Found phone number is published; the online claim form is the primary contact method) or go to Airport Property Room — items are logged centrally rather than at a single public walk-up counter; submit a claim online and staff will coordinate return or pickup..
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

CMH's Property Room holds items for 90 days after they're logged. Because each of the three concourse checkpoints, the gates, and the parking lots handle their own initial intake, note exactly which concourse, gate, or lot you were in when you file a claim to speed up the search.

Frequently asked questions

How long does CMH 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 CMH?

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 CMH?

Yes — CMH 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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