Lost & Found

Fort Myers Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Southwest Florida 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

239-561-8423

Location: Airport Lost and Found Office, across from Baggage Claim 5

Hours: Thursday–Monday, 9:30am–6pm

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Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items left at the security checkpoint, contact TSA directly rather than the airport's Lost and Found office; claims are matched fastest within the first 24–48 hours.

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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 239-561-8423 or go to Airport Lost and Found Office, across from Baggage Claim 5.
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 lost on board a plane or at an airline gate — as opposed to a terminal common area — contact your airline's baggage service office directly. RSW's airport Lost and Found only handles items found in public terminal areas outside security and outside the rental car facility.

Frequently asked questions

How long does RSW 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 RSW?

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 RSW?

Yes — RSW 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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