Lost & Found
Lost something at Huntsville 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
256-772-9661Location: Front desk of the Four Points by Sheraton, on the terminal's second level above ticketing — HSV routes general terminal lost & found through the in-terminal hotel's front desk rather than a separate airport department.
Hours: Not separately published; staffed around the clock as a hotel front desk.
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Items surrendered or left at the TSA security checkpoint are handled separately from general airport lost & found — contact TSA directly for anything left at the checkpoint. A local checkpoint line, 256-772-4803, is also published by the airport.
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
HSV is unusual in routing lost & found through the in-terminal Four Points by Sheraton front desk (256-772-9661) rather than a dedicated airport office — call there first for anything left in public areas, restaurants, or the concourse. Items left on board an aircraft must be reported directly to the airline, and items left with a rideshare driver or at a rental-car counter go to that company, not the airport.
How long does HSV 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 HSV?
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 HSV?
HSV does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 256-772-9661 to file by phone or visit Front desk of the Four Points by Sheraton, on the terminal's second level above ticketing — HSV routes general terminal lost & found through the in-terminal hotel's front desk rather than a separate airport department. in person.
See also: Live HSV TSA wait times · HSV flight status · HSV security tips
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