Lost & Found

Providence Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Rhode Island T. F. Green 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

401-691-2221

Location: Airport Police / Lost & Found Office, inside the terminal. Items can also be reported to Customer Service at customerservice@pvdairport.com or 401-691-2000.

Hours: Airport administrative offices operate 8:30am-4pm Monday-Friday, excluding holidays; call 401-691-2221 or email airportpolice@pvdairport.com any time to start a report even outside those hours.

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the checkpoint are held by TSA for a minimum of 30 days; PVD's local TSA office can also be reached directly at 401-734-1900.

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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 401-691-2221 or go to Airport Police / Lost & Found Office, inside the terminal. Items can also be reported to Customer Service at customerservice@pvdairport.com or 401-691-2000..
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

For anything left on board the aircraft itself (not the terminal), contact your airline's baggage service office directly — PVD's Lost & Found only handles items found in the terminal, checkpoint area, and other public spaces.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PVD 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 PVD?

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 PVD?

Yes — PVD 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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