Lost & Found

Savannah Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Savannah/Hilton Head 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

912-966-3743

Location: Lost & Found is handled through the airport's online Boomerang claim portal; in person, start at the Visitor Information Center in Baggage Claim (Level 1 of the terminal). Airlines separately handle items lost on board an aircraft.

Hours: Visitor Information Center: daily 8:30am-11:00pm; most Lost & Found claims are filed online via the Boomerang portal rather than in person.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the TSA security checkpoint bins are handled separately from items lost in the terminal or on a plane — file with TSA directly for anything left at screening. Report as soon as possible; the first 24 hours have the best recovery odds.

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 912-966-3743 or go to Lost & Found is handled through the airport's online Boomerang claim portal; in person, start at the Visitor Information Center in Baggage Claim (Level 1 of the terminal). Airlines separately handle items lost on board an aircraft..
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

SAV processes over 300 lost items a month through its Boomerang partnership, which has pushed the return rate from about 42% to nearly 60% — file your claim online at thanksboomerang.com as soon as you notice something missing rather than waiting to call.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SAV 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 SAV?

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 SAV?

Yes — SAV 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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The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live SAV 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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Savannah Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

912-966-3743

Hours: Visitor Information Center: daily 8:30am-11:00pm; most Lost & Found claims are filed online via the Boomerang portal rather than in person.

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 912-966-3743 or go to Lost & Found is handled through the airport's online Boomerang claim portal; in person, start at the Visitor Information Center in Baggage Claim (Level 1 of the terminal). Airlines separately handle items lost on board an aircraft..

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 SAV 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 SAV?

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 SAV?

Yes — SAV 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 SAV 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 →