Lost & Found

Lubbock Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Lubbock Preston Smith 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

806-775-2044

Location: Handled by Airport Police/Operations; no walk-in lost-and-found counter location is publicly listed, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item.

Hours: Not published; call the Airport PD/Operations line to check on an item

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the checkpoint are turned over to TSA; file a claim as soon as possible, since items are typically held for only a limited period before being donated or discarded.

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 806-775-2044 or go to Handled by Airport Police/Operations; no walk-in lost-and-found counter location is publicly listed, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an 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

For anything left on a plane or at the gate, contact your airline directly — American Airlines (800-433-7300), Southwest Airlines (800-435-9792), or United Airlines (800-864-8331). For anything else lost in the terminal that isn't at the TSA checkpoint or on an aircraft, call Airport PD/Operations at 806-775-2044.

Frequently asked questions

How long does LBB 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 LBB?

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 LBB?

LBB does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 806-775-2044 to file by phone or visit Handled by Airport Police/Operations; no walk-in lost-and-found counter location is publicly listed, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item. in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live LBB TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Lubbock Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

806-775-2044

Location: Handled by Airport Police/Operations; no walk-in lost-and-found counter location is publicly listed, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item.

Hours: Not published; call the Airport PD/Operations line to check on an item

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the checkpoint are turned over to TSA; file a claim as soon as possible, since items are typically held for only a limited period before being donated or discarded.

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 806-775-2044 or go to Handled by Airport Police/Operations; no walk-in lost-and-found counter location is publicly listed, so call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an 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 LBB 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 LBB?

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 LBB?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live LBB 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 →