Lost & Found
Lost something at McAllen 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
(956) 681-1500Location: Airport Administration office, main terminal, 2500 S. Bicentennial Blvd #100, McAllen, TX 78503
Hours: Business hours; call ahead to confirm an item was turned in before making a trip
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673TSA only handles items left at the security checkpoint; call within a day or two of travel for the best chance of recovery and provide your checkpoint and approximate screening time.
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
MFE is a small single-terminal airport with no separate lost-and-found department — call the main airport line at (956) 681-1500 and describe the item, where you were (Coffee Zone, Comfort Zone, a specific gate, etc.), and your flight; because it's a low-volume terminal, staff can often check by phone right away.
How long does MFE 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 MFE?
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 MFE?
MFE does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call (956) 681-1500 to file by phone or visit Airport Administration office, main terminal, 2500 S. Bicentennial Blvd #100, McAllen, TX 78503 in person.
See also: Live MFE TSA wait times · MFE flight status · MFE security tips
Know exactly when to leave for the airport
The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live MFE 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 →