Lost & Found

Lihue Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Lihue 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

808-245-2082

Location: Airport Lost & Found; items found elsewhere in the terminal are handled by the airport's Allied Universal security contractor (808-245-4040). Items left on board a plane should be reported directly to the airline.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items left specifically at the LIH security checkpoint, TSA also lists a local line, 808-241-4506, and email LIHLostandfound@tsa.dhs.gov; the TSA-wide number and web form above cover items lost at any checkpoint nationally. File a claim as soon as possible — recovery odds drop quickly after the first day.

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 808-245-2082 or go to Airport Lost & Found; items found elsewhere in the terminal are handled by the airport's Allied Universal security contractor (808-245-4040). Items left on board a plane should be reported directly to the airline..
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

LIH is a small single-terminal airport, so hand-carried items are often found quickly if you call the same day: try Allied Universal (808-245-4040) for anything lost outside the checkpoint, TSA locally (808-241-4506) if it disappeared during screening, and the airline directly if it was left on board.

Frequently asked questions

How long does LIH 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 LIH?

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 LIH?

LIH does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 808-245-2082 to file by phone or visit Airport Lost & Found; items found elsewhere in the terminal are handled by the airport's Allied Universal security contractor (808-245-4040). Items left on board a plane should be reported directly to the airline. in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live LIH 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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Lihue Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Lihue 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

808-245-2082

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

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 808-245-2082 or go to Airport Lost & Found; items found elsewhere in the terminal are handled by the airport's Allied Universal security contractor (808-245-4040). Items left on board a plane should be reported directly to the airline..

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 LIH 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 LIH?

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 LIH?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live LIH 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 →