Lost & Found

South Bend Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at South Bend 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

(574) 282-4590, ext. 0

Location: Airport Information Office, across from baggage claim in the main terminal

Hours: Daily, staffed from before the first departing flight until the last arrival

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File a claim online or call if you believe you left something at the security checkpoint itself; for anything lost elsewhere in the terminal, SBN's own Airport Information Office is the faster point of contact.

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 (574) 282-4590, ext. 0 or go to Airport Information Office, across from baggage claim in the main terminal.
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

Items are held at the Airport Information Office for 30 days — call (574) 282-4590, ext. 0 as soon as you notice something missing; as a small, low-traffic airport, SBN logs found items quickly and staff can often check on the spot while you're on the phone.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SBN 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 SBN?

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 SBN?

SBN does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call (574) 282-4590, ext. 0 to file by phone or visit Airport Information Office, across from baggage claim in the main terminal in person.

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