Lost & Found

Harrisburg Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Harrisburg 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

717-948-3501

Location: HIA Police Department, inside the terminal building

Hours: Not published on HIA's site; the Airport Police Department that handles lost items also staffs the emergency line (717-948-3911), so call the lost & found number first

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Call within a few days if you believe you left something at the TSA checkpoint; TSA holds items for a limited time before donating or discarding them.

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 717-948-3501 or go to HIA Police Department, inside the terminal building.
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

Check HIA's own CrowdFind Lost & Found listing online first — items turned in at the airport (as opposed to left on a plane or in a rental car) are logged there by the HIA Police Department. If your item was lost on board, contact your airline directly instead; the airport can't retrieve items from the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

How long does MDT 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 MDT?

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 MDT?

Yes — MDT has an online lost item report form. Filing online is recommended as written claims are typically processed faster than phone reports alone.

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