Lost & Found

Palm Springs Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Palm Springs 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

(760) 318-3841

Location: Items lost in the terminal, courtyard, or parking lots are logged in PSP's online "Claim Your Item Online" Lost & Found portal (run with partner Liff Happens); most items are catalogued within 48 hours. Items left at the TSA Security Checkpoint are handled separately — call (760) 833-9312 (see flypsp.com/lost-found/ for the checkpoint-specific email contact).

Hours: Not published specifically for Lost & Found; general airport administration offices are open Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM (LOW CONFIDENCE for Lost & Found specifically — confirm by phone).

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Claim as soon as possible after realizing an item is missing — recovery odds drop quickly after the first day. For items specifically left at PSP's checkpoint, also call the airport's dedicated checkpoint line at (760) 833-9312.

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 (760) 318-3841 or go to Items lost in the terminal, courtyard, or parking lots are logged in PSP's online "Claim Your Item Online" Lost & Found portal (run with partner Liff Happens); most items are catalogued within 48 hours. Items left at the TSA Security Checkpoint are handled separately — call (760) 833-9312 (see flypsp.com/lost-found/ for the checkpoint-specific email contact)..
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

Use PSP's online Lost & Found portal first — it shows photos of logged items in real time (with personal details masked) and lets you arrange return shipping without a phone call; most items are catalogued within 48 hours of being found.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PSP 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 PSP?

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 PSP?

Yes — PSP 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 PSP 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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Palm Springs Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

(760) 318-3841

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 (760) 318-3841 or go to Items lost in the terminal, courtyard, or parking lots are logged in PSP's online "Claim Your Item Online" Lost & Found portal (run with partner Liff Happens); most items are catalogued within 48 hours. Items left at the TSA Security Checkpoint are handled separately — call (760) 833-9312 (see flypsp.com/lost-found/ for the checkpoint-specific email contact)..

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 PSP 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 PSP?

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 PSP?

Yes — PSP 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 PSP 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 →