Lost & Found

St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at St. Pete-Clearwater 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

727-453-7817

Location: No dedicated walk-up lost & found counter; claims are handled by phone/email (traffic@fly2pie.com) and through the online claim form rather than an in-person office.

Hours: Not publicly published — submit the online form any time; call during business hours for status updates.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If an item was left specifically at the TSA checkpoint (not elsewhere in the terminal), contact TSA directly — checkpoint items are typically logged within 1–2 days but can take longer to process.

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 727-453-7817 or go to No dedicated walk-up lost & found counter; claims are handled by phone/email (traffic@fly2pie.com) and through the online claim form rather than an in-person office..
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

PIE is a small, single-terminal airport, so lost items are far more findable than at a big hub — submit the online form as soon as you notice something missing, and note your gate, flight, and approximate time to speed up the match. Items left on the aircraft go to the airline instead: Allegiant Lost & Found is (866) 719-3910 or chargerback.com, and Sun Country is 727-531-1441.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PIE 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 PIE?

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 PIE?

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

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live PIE 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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St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

727-453-7817

Location: No dedicated walk-up lost & found counter; claims are handled by phone/email (traffic@fly2pie.com) and through the online claim form rather than an in-person office.

Hours: Not publicly published — submit the online form any time; call during business hours for status updates.

File an online claim →

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 727-453-7817 or go to No dedicated walk-up lost & found counter; claims are handled by phone/email (traffic@fly2pie.com) and through the online claim form rather than an in-person office..

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 PIE 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 PIE?

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 PIE?

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

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live PIE 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 →