Lost & Found

Louisville Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Louisville Muhammad Ali 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

502-368-6524

Location: SDF Command Center and Badging Office, ticketing level, behind the Spirit Airlines ticket counter

Hours: Not publicly posted — call the airport's general info line to confirm before visiting, or use the online form for the fastest response

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

Items left at the TSA checkpoint are typically held by TSA for a short period before being transferred to airport Lost & Found — call promptly and be ready to describe the item and the approximate time you passed through screening.

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 502-368-6524 or go to SDF Command Center and Badging Office, ticketing level, behind the Spirit Airlines ticket counter.
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

SDF directs lost-item reports through its online Boomerang form first (you'll get an email response within 24 hours while Airport Operations staff are simultaneously notified) rather than a dedicated phone line, so report online right away instead of waiting to call. Items left on the plane itself should be reported directly to your airline in addition to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SDF 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 SDF?

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 SDF?

Yes — SDF 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

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Louisville Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

502-368-6524

Location: SDF Command Center and Badging Office, ticketing level, behind the Spirit Airlines ticket counter

Hours: Not publicly posted — call the airport's general info line to confirm before visiting, or use the online form for the fastest response

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 502-368-6524 or go to SDF Command Center and Badging Office, ticketing level, behind the Spirit Airlines ticket counter.

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 SDF 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 SDF?

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 SDF?

Yes — SDF 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 SDF 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 →