Lost & Found

Midland-Odessa Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Midland International Air and Space Port? 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

432-560-2200 ext. 6

Location: City of Midland Department of Airports administration office — handles anything not lost on an aircraft or at the TSA checkpoint. Call before going in person.

Hours: Not published by the airport — call during standard weekday business hours to confirm before visiting.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File as soon as you notice something missing — TSA logs checkpoint items as they're found, and recovery odds drop the longer you wait.

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 432-560-2200 ext. 6 or go to City of Midland Department of Airports administration office — handles anything not lost on an aircraft or at the TSA checkpoint. Call before going in person..
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

MAF splits lost-and-found by category: call your airline directly for anything lost on the plane or at baggage claim (Southwest 432-685-2700, American 800-866-4010, United 800-221-6903), TSA's local Midland office (806-740-8016) for anything left at the security checkpoint, and the Department of Airports (432-560-2200 ext. 6) for anything lost elsewhere in the terminal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does MAF 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 MAF?

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 MAF?

MAF does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 432-560-2200 ext. 6 to file by phone or visit City of Midland Department of Airports administration office — handles anything not lost on an aircraft or at the TSA checkpoint. Call before going in person. in person.

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Midland-Odessa Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

432-560-2200 ext. 6

Location: City of Midland Department of Airports administration office — handles anything not lost on an aircraft or at the TSA checkpoint. Call before going in person.

Hours: Not published by the airport — call during standard weekday business hours to confirm before visiting.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File as soon as you notice something missing — TSA logs checkpoint items as they're found, and recovery odds drop the longer you wait.

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 432-560-2200 ext. 6 or go to City of Midland Department of Airports administration office — handles anything not lost on an aircraft or at the TSA checkpoint. Call before going in person..

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 MAF 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 MAF?

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 MAF?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live MAF 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 →