Lost & Found

Mesa Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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

480-988-7565

Location: Charles L. Williams Terminal, 6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 — there is no walk-in counter; call the Lost and Found hotline and leave a message describing the item and where/when you lost it.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (leave a voicemail outside these hours)

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a claim as soon as possible after the item goes missing at the checkpoint — TSA holds unclaimed items for a limited time before they are discarded or donated.

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 480-988-7565 or go to Charles L. Williams Terminal, 6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 — there is no walk-in counter; call the Lost and Found hotline and leave a message describing the item and where/when you lost it..
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

IWA has no walk-in Lost & Found desk — call 480-988-7565 and leave a message with your item description and the date/location you lost it. Items left on the aircraft or at the gate go through your airline instead, not the airport: Allegiant at 1-702-505-8888, or Sun Country via chargerback.com / app.nettracer.aero.

Frequently asked questions

How long does IWA 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 IWA?

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 IWA?

IWA does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 480-988-7565 to file by phone or visit Charles L. Williams Terminal, 6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 — there is no walk-in counter; call the Lost and Found hotline and leave a message describing the item and where/when you lost it. in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

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Mesa Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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

480-988-7565

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (leave a voicemail outside these hours)

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a claim as soon as possible after the item goes missing at the checkpoint — TSA holds unclaimed items for a limited time before they are discarded or donated.

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 480-988-7565 or go to Charles L. Williams Terminal, 6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 — there is no walk-in counter; call the Lost and Found hotline and leave a message describing the item and where/when you lost it..

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 IWA 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 IWA?

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 IWA?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live IWA 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 →