Lost & Found

Kona Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole? 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

808-329-5073

Location: Security Office

Hours: Not published on the official site; call ahead to confirm staffing

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

KOA's site also lists a local TSA contact at 808-334-8113 for items left specifically at the security checkpoint or missing from checked baggage; for anything else, use the national TSA Contact Center above. File a claim as soon as possible — recovery odds drop quickly after the first day.

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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 808-329-5073 or go to Security Office.
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

Items left on an aircraft should be reported directly to your airline, not the airport. For anything lost in the terminal itself — check-in, gate areas, baggage claim — call the KOA Security Office at 808-329-5073 rather than TSA, since airport security handles general lost-and-found here.

Frequently asked questions

How long does KOA 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 KOA?

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 KOA?

KOA does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 808-329-5073 to file by phone or visit Security Office in person.

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