Lost & Found
Lost something at Denver 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
303-342-4062Location: Level 5 near baggage claim
Hours: Daily 8am–6pm
File an online claim →Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Items left at the security checkpoint are held for 30 days. File a claim promptly — TSA cannot guarantee recovery after this period.
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
DEN is a single-terminal airport — all found items funnel to one central office on Level 5, making the claim process simpler than at multi-terminal airports.
How long does DEN 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 DEN?
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 DEN?
Yes — DEN 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 DEN TSA wait times · DEN flight status · DEN security tips
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