Lost & Found

Pensacola Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Pensacola 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

850-436-5000

Location: Airport Operations Center

Hours: Not publicly published — call 850-436-5000 or submit the online form at any time and leave your name, contact info, and a description of the item; staff will follow up.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

TSA only handles items left directly at the security checkpoint (bins, trays); anything lost elsewhere in the terminal goes through the Airport Operations Center process above.

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 850-436-5000 or go to Airport Operations Center.
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

PNS holds lost property for 30 days under Florida Statute 705.182, so report a missing item as soon as you notice it's gone. Items left on the aircraft or in checked baggage should be reported to your airline's baggage service desk instead of the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PNS 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 PNS?

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 PNS?

Yes — PNS 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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