Lost & Found

Fairbanks Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Fairbanks 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

907-687-0001

Location: Upper level, next to the TSA checkpoint (also reachable via a door near Alaska 4x4 Rentals on the lower level)

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the TSA checkpoint are typically logged within 24 hours; call the TSA Contact Center or file online, and have your travel date and checkpoint time ready.

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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 907-687-0001 or go to Upper level, next to the TSA checkpoint (also reachable via a door near Alaska 4x4 Rentals on the lower level).
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

FAI holds unclaimed items for 90 days before donating them to a local charity (perishables and health-related items are not retained), so report a lost item right away. For urgent after-hours help, call the airport's Communications Center at 907-474-2530; for anything left on the plane itself, contact the airline directly rather than the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long does FAI 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 FAI?

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 FAI?

Yes — FAI 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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