Lost & Found
Lost something at Memphis 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
901-922-8298Location: No physical office location is published on the airport's site; the airport's Lost & Found team is reached by phone or email (lostandfound@flymemphis.com) rather than an in-person counter listed for the public. It handles items left behind in common (non-secure) areas of the terminal. Items lost inside the TSA-secured checkpoint area go to TSA, not the airport.
Hours: Not published — call 901-922-8298 or email lostandfound@flymemphis.com; the general airport line 901-922-8000 can also help route your inquiry.
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673TSA holds items found at security checkpoints for a minimum of 30 days. MEM's local TSA checkpoint line is 901-348-5400. File a claim as soon as you notice something missing — the first 24-48 hours have the best recovery odds.
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
MEM splits lost-and-found by where the item was lost: the airport office (901-922-8298 / lostandfound@flymemphis.com) covers common areas, TSA covers items left at the checkpoint, and each airline — Delta, American, Southwest, United, Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, Breeze, and Southern Airways Express (1-800-329-0485) — has its own online claim form for anything left at the gate or on the plane; flymemphis.com/lost-found/ links directly to each carrier's form.
How long does MEM 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 MEM?
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 MEM?
MEM does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 901-922-8298 to file by phone or visit No physical office location is published on the airport's site; the airport's Lost & Found team is reached by phone or email (lostandfound@flymemphis.com) rather than an in-person counter listed for the public. It handles items left behind in common (non-secure) areas of the terminal. Items lost inside the TSA-secured checkpoint area go to TSA, not the airport. in person.
See also: Live MEM TSA wait times · MEM flight status · MEM security tips
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