Lost & Found

Colorado Springs Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Colorado Springs 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

719-550-1976

Location: Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Airport Unit office, lower level of the terminal across from Baggage Carousel 5

Hours: Not published online — call ahead to confirm the office is staffed before making a trip

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

TSA only handles items lost at the security checkpoint itself; give it a few days after your travel date before filing, since found items take time to be logged.

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.

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 719-550-1976 or go to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Airport Unit office, lower level of the terminal across from Baggage Carousel 5.
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

Items turned in at COS are held by the CSPD Airport Unit for only 7–10 days before being transferred to the CSPD Evidence Unit (705 S. Nevada Ave., 719-444-7744) — call the Airport Unit immediately rather than waiting, since the hold window is shorter than at most large airports.

Frequently asked questions

How long does COS 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 COS?

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 COS?

COS does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 719-550-1976 to file by phone or visit Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Airport Unit office, lower level of the terminal across from Baggage Carousel 5 in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live COS TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Colorado Springs Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Colorado Springs 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

719-550-1976

Location: Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Airport Unit office, lower level of the terminal across from Baggage Carousel 5

Hours: Not published online — call ahead to confirm the office is staffed before making a trip

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

TSA only handles items lost at the security checkpoint itself; give it a few days after your travel date before filing, since found items take time to be logged.

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.

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 719-550-1976 or go to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Airport Unit office, lower level of the terminal across from Baggage Carousel 5.

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does COS 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 COS?

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 COS?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live COS TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

Calculate my Leave-By Time →