Lost & Found

Milwaukee Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Milwaukee Mitchell 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

414-747-5245

Location: Travelers Aid desk, Main Terminal (centrally located). Items left on an aircraft or at the gate should be reported directly to your airline; items lost specifically at a TSA security checkpoint are handled by TSA (see below), not Travelers Aid.

Hours: Daily 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For an item left specifically at an MKE checkpoint you can also try the local TSA coordination center directly at 414-238-6015 or wicoordinationcenter@tsa.dhs.gov, but the national TSA Contact Center number and web form above will route your claim if you're unsure which office to contact. File as soon as possible — checkpoint bins are cleared and logged quickly, and 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.

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 414-747-5245 or go to Travelers Aid desk, Main Terminal (centrally located). Items left on an aircraft or at the gate should be reported directly to your airline; items lost specifically at a TSA security checkpoint are handled by TSA (see below), not Travelers Aid..
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

MKE splits lost & found three ways - your airline (in-cabin/gate items), TSA (checkpoint items), and Travelers Aid (everything else lost in the terminal or concourses). If you're not sure where you lost something, start with Travelers Aid at 414-747-5245 (open 5am-midnight daily) and they can direct you to the right department.

Frequently asked questions

How long does MKE 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 MKE?

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 MKE?

MKE does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 414-747-5245 to file by phone or visit Travelers Aid desk, Main Terminal (centrally located). Items left on an aircraft or at the gate should be reported directly to your airline; items lost specifically at a TSA security checkpoint are handled by TSA (see below), not Travelers Aid. in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live MKE TSA wait, real-time drive time from your door, and gate-walk distance into one exact time to leave home — no guesswork.

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Milwaukee Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

414-747-5245

Hours: Daily 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

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 414-747-5245 or go to Travelers Aid desk, Main Terminal (centrally located). Items left on an aircraft or at the gate should be reported directly to your airline; items lost specifically at a TSA security checkpoint are handled by TSA (see below), not Travelers Aid..

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 MKE 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 MKE?

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 MKE?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live MKE 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 →