Lost & Found

New Haven Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Tweed New Haven 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

203-466-8833

Location: Main terminal — items found in public/terminal areas (including the security checkpoint) are logged through the airport's online Lost & Found portal; call the main airport line to follow up in person.

Hours: Not published by the airport — call ahead to confirm staff availability, since HVN is a small single-terminal airport without round-the-clock staffing

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the security checkpoint are typically logged within a day; call the TSA Contact Center or submit the online form, and have your flight date and checkpoint details ready.

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 203-466-8833 or go to Main terminal — items found in public/terminal areas (including the security checkpoint) are logged through the airport's online Lost & Found portal; call the main airport line to follow up in person..
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

HVN is a small airport, so items lost in the terminal or at the checkpoint are tracked individually rather than processed in bulk — report a missing item through the online portal (hvn.app.pixithq.com) as soon as you notice it, and call the main airport line (203-466-8833) for a faster follow-up. For anything left on board or at the gate, contact your airline directly: Avelo Airlines at 1-346-616-9500, or Breeze Airways at 1-501-273-3931.

Frequently asked questions

How long does HVN 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 HVN?

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 HVN?

Yes — HVN 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 HVN 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 →

New Haven Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Tweed New Haven 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

203-466-8833

Hours: Not published by the airport — call ahead to confirm staff availability, since HVN is a small single-terminal airport without round-the-clock staffing

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the security checkpoint are typically logged within a day; call the TSA Contact Center or submit the online form, and have your flight date and checkpoint details ready.

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 203-466-8833 or go to Main terminal — items found in public/terminal areas (including the security checkpoint) are logged through the airport's online Lost & Found portal; call the main airport line to follow up in person..

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 HVN 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 HVN?

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 HVN?

Yes — HVN 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 HVN 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 →