Lost & Found

Cincinnati Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 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

1-859-767-4885

Location: Lost & Found office in the Main Terminal at baggage claim, across from Carousel 1

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a TSA claim only for items lost specifically at the security checkpoint; for anything lost elsewhere in the terminal or on a plane, contact CVG's Lost & Found or your airline directly. Claim the item as soon as possible — recovery odds drop the longer an item sits unclaimed.

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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 1-859-767-4885 or go to Lost & Found office in the Main Terminal at baggage claim, across from Carousel 1.
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 are held at CVG's Lost & Found office for up to 30 days before being discarded or donated, and the office keeps limited weekday-only hours (10am–4pm), so call ahead rather than showing up outside those windows — and if you left something on the plane itself, contact your airline first since the aircraft operator, not the airport, controls those items.

Frequently asked questions

How long does CVG 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 CVG?

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 CVG?

Yes — CVG 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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