Lost & Found

Grand Rapids Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Gerald R. Ford 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

616-233-6015

Location: Gerald R. Ford International Airport Police Office, which maintains the general lost-and-found inventory for the terminal (excluding items left on aircraft, at security checkpoints en route to TSA, or in airline club/lounge areas — see notes).

Hours: Not published online; call 616-233-6015 and leave a message with your name, email, phone number, and a description of the item if unanswered — staff return calls when a matching item is logged. General airport administration is reachable weekdays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM at 616-233-6000.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If you believe you left something at the TSA security checkpoint specifically, file directly with TSA rather than the airport police. File as soon as you notice the item missing — recovery odds are highest in the first 24-48 hours.

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 616-233-6015 or go to Gerald R. Ford International Airport Police Office, which maintains the general lost-and-found inventory for the terminal (excluding items left on aircraft, at security checkpoints en route to TSA, or in airline club/lounge areas — see notes)..
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

Submit online through the airport's Boomerang lost-and-found portal for the fastest match against found inventory, and call 616-233-6015 as a backup. Items turned in are generally held about 30 days. If the item was left on board an aircraft, contact your airline directly rather than the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long does GRR 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 GRR?

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 GRR?

Yes — GRR has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live GRR TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Grand Rapids Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

616-233-6015

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

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 616-233-6015 or go to Gerald R. Ford International Airport Police Office, which maintains the general lost-and-found inventory for the terminal (excluding items left on aircraft, at security checkpoints en route to TSA, or in airline club/lounge areas — see notes)..

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does GRR 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 GRR?

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 GRR?

Yes — GRR has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live GRR TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

Calculate my Leave-By Time →