Lost & Found

Pittsburgh Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Pittsburgh 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

412-472-3525 x4

Location: Pre-security Terminal Building, first level, at the Information Desk

Hours: Sun-Fri 6am-9pm; Sat 6am-6:30pm (open daily including holidays; item pickup only during these hours)

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If you left something at the TSA checkpoint, allow 24-48 hours for it to be logged before calling or filing online — TSA holds items for only a limited time before donating or discarding them.

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 412-472-3525 x4 or go to Pre-security Terminal Building, first level, at the Information Desk.
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

PIT's lost & found covers common areas only — restrooms, baggage claim, the tram, concessions, parking lots, and the TSA checkpoint. For anything left on the plane, at the gate, at a ticket counter, or in checked luggage, contact your airline directly, not the airport. File online any time at pit.lostandfoundsoftware.com (it's free and updates in real time); PIT warns of unrelated third-party 'lost and found' websites that charge a fee to return items — use only the official channel.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PIT 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 PIT?

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 PIT?

Yes — PIT 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 PIT 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 →

Pittsburgh Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Pittsburgh 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

412-472-3525 x4

Location: Pre-security Terminal Building, first level, at the Information Desk

Hours: Sun-Fri 6am-9pm; Sat 6am-6:30pm (open daily including holidays; item pickup only during these hours)

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If you left something at the TSA checkpoint, allow 24-48 hours for it to be logged before calling or filing online — TSA holds items for only a limited time before donating or discarding them.

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 412-472-3525 x4 or go to Pre-security Terminal Building, first level, at the Information Desk.

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 PIT 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 PIT?

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 PIT?

Yes — PIT 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 PIT 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 →