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Lost & Found

Panama City Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Northwest Florida Beaches 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

850-769-6033

Location: Handled by ECP Airport Police, whose office is outside the terminal building on the north end near ground transportation; items lost specifically at the TSA checkpoint can also be reached directly at (850) 636-9468, and items left on an aircraft or at an airline counter must be claimed through that airline.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Airport Police)

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at ECP's single TSA checkpoint can also be reached directly at the local checkpoint line, (850) 636-9468, in addition to the national TSA Contact Center — file promptly, since checkpoint recoveries are typically claimed fastest within the first few days.

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)

  1. Check with the airline first — items left at gates or on the plane go to the airline, not the airport.
  2. If lost in the terminal: call 850-769-6033 or go to Handled by ECP Airport Police, whose office is outside the terminal building on the north end near ground transportation; items lost specifically at the TSA checkpoint can also be reached directly at (850) 636-9468, and items left on an aircraft or at an airline counter must be claimed through that airline..
  3. If lost at the security checkpoint: call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim online.
  4. File an online claim if available — written claims are processed faster and create a searchable paper trail.
  5. Check back in 24–48 hours — items are logged as they come in and may not appear in the system immediately.

Pro Tip

ECP is small enough that Airport Police (850-769-6033), staffed around the clock, are usually the fastest way to track down anything lost on airport property — call them directly rather than relying on an online form, since ECP doesn't publish one.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ECP 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 ECP?

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 ECP?

ECP does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 850-769-6033 to file by phone or visit Handled by ECP Airport Police, whose office is outside the terminal building on the north end near ground transportation; items lost specifically at the TSA checkpoint can also be reached directly at (850) 636-9468, and items left on an aircraft or at an airline counter must be claimed through that airline. in person.

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