Lost & Found

Manchester Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Manchester-Boston Regional 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

603-624-6349

Location: Airport Communications Center, first floor, near the elevators by the North Entrance/Exit

Hours: Not publicly posted; the Communications Center is staffed continuously — call ahead to confirm before making a special trip

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the security checkpoint are logged with TSA, not the airport — call or use the web form, and note items unclaimed after 30 days are typically donated or destroyed per TSA policy.

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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 603-624-6349 or go to Airport Communications Center, first floor, near the elevators by the North Entrance/Exit.
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

For anything lost on board an aircraft, contact your airline directly rather than the airport — MHT's own Lost and Found only handles items found in the terminal itself, not on planes or in rental cars.

Frequently asked questions

How long does MHT 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 MHT?

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 MHT?

Yes — MHT 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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