Lost & Found

Lexington Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Blue Grass 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

859-425-3100

Location: Handled through the Guest Services/Administration office, 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206 (main terminal); items lost at a TSA checkpoint or in common areas can also be reported via the online form.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm (Guest Services/Administration office hours); call or submit the online form anytime outside these hours.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the TSA checkpoint (trays, small electronics, etc.) are logged separately from airport/airline lost and found — contact TSA directly if you last had the item at security. Claims are easiest within the first 24–48 hours.

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 859-425-3100 or go to Handled through the Guest Services/Administration office, 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206 (main terminal); items lost at a TSA checkpoint or in common areas can also be reported via the online form..
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

LEX is a small single-terminal airport, so lost items are usually easy to trace — call the Guest Services/Administration line directly rather than only submitting the web form, since it's the quickest way to reach staff at a smaller facility. If the item was left on the plane, contact your airline instead of the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long does LEX 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 LEX?

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 LEX?

Yes — LEX 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 LEX 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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Lexington Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Blue Grass 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

859-425-3100

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm (Guest Services/Administration office hours); call or submit the online form anytime outside these 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 859-425-3100 or go to Handled through the Guest Services/Administration office, 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206 (main terminal); items lost at a TSA checkpoint or in common areas can also be reported via the online form..

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 LEX 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 LEX?

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 LEX?

Yes — LEX 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 LEX 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 →