Lost & Found
Lost something at Long Beach 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
562-570-2648Location: Main terminal building, near the security checkpoint
Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–4pm (closed weekends and holidays)
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Contact TSA directly (not the airport Lost & Found) for anything left at the security checkpoint — bins, trays, or items removed during screening. For items lost on board an aircraft, contact your airline directly instead.
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.
Pro Tip
LGB does not accept online lost-item submissions — call 562-570-2648 or email LGBLostAndFound@longbeach.gov with your name, phone number, travel date and airline, and a detailed description of the item. The office is only staffed weekdays 8am–4pm, so anything lost on a weekend evening flight likely won't be logged until the next business day.
How long does LGB 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 LGB?
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 LGB?
LGB does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 562-570-2648 to file by phone or visit Main terminal building, near the security checkpoint in person.
See also: Live LGB TSA wait times · LGB flight status · LGB security tips
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