Lost & Found

Jackson Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers 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

601-939-5631

Location: Checked-baggage claims stay with the airline — Delta's baggage office is on the west end of the lower level of the main terminal; every other carrier handles lost checked bags at its own ticket counter. For anything else lost in the terminal, download and submit JMAA's Lost & Found PDF form (linked above) describing the item.

Hours: The terminal is open 24/7/365; call the general information line above for current lost-and-found processing hours

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items lost at a TSA checkpoint are logged separately from airline or airport lost-and-found, so report a missing item to the right desk. JAN also lists a direct local TSA checkpoint line, 601-420-6945, as an airport-specific alternative to the national number.

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 601-939-5631 or go to Checked-baggage claims stay with the airline — Delta's baggage office is on the west end of the lower level of the main terminal; every other carrier handles lost checked bags at its own ticket counter. For anything else lost in the terminal, download and submit JMAA's Lost & Found PDF form (linked above) describing the item..
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

Lost bags are always the airline's responsibility, not the airport's — contact your carrier first for checked luggage. For anything else, the sooner you file JMAA's Lost & Found form the better; small-airport volume is low, so items are easier to match to their owner in the first day or two.

Frequently asked questions

How long does JAN 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 JAN?

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 JAN?

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

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Jackson Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

601-939-5631

Hours: The terminal is open 24/7/365; call the general information line above for current lost-and-found processing hours

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 601-939-5631 or go to Checked-baggage claims stay with the airline — Delta's baggage office is on the west end of the lower level of the main terminal; every other carrier handles lost checked bags at its own ticket counter. For anything else lost in the terminal, download and submit JMAA's Lost & Found PDF form (linked above) describing the item..

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 JAN 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 JAN?

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 JAN?

Yes — JAN 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 JAN 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 →