Lost & Found

Sioux Falls Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Sioux Falls Regional 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

605-336-0762 ext. 2004 (business hours); 605-231-9299 (after hours/weekends)

Location: Not published on the airport's website — call ahead to confirm which terminal office is holding a found item before making the trip.

Hours: Not published; the business-hours line is staffed during normal terminal operating hours (roughly 4 AM–midnight), with a separate after-hours/weekend number for urgent cases.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If you lost something specifically at the TSA checkpoint (not at your airline's counter, gate, or elsewhere in the terminal), contact TSA directly rather than the airport — claims are typically processed within a few business 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)

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 605-336-0762 ext. 2004 (business hours); 605-231-9299 (after hours/weekends) or go to Not published on the airport's website — call ahead to confirm which terminal office is holding a found item before making the trip..
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

FSD is a small single-concourse airport, so found items are generally easy for staff to track down quickly — call the business-hours line first (605-336-0762 ext. 2004), and use the after-hours number (605-231-9299) if you realize something's missing outside normal hours.

Frequently asked questions

How long does FSD 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 FSD?

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 FSD?

FSD does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 605-336-0762 ext. 2004 (business hours); 605-231-9299 (after hours/weekends) to file by phone or visit Not published on the airport's website — call ahead to confirm which terminal office is holding a found item before making the trip. in person.

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