Lost & Found

Orlando Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Orlando Sanford 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

407-585-4101

Location: Found property is held by the Sanford Airport Police Department, released by appointment only. To report or ask about a lost item while still in the terminal, go to the Information Booth on Level 1, near the escalators/elevators to Level 2, or use the online claim form.

Hours: The terminal itself is staffed from 2 hours before the first scheduled flight to 2 hours after the last scheduled flight daily; call ahead to schedule a police-department pickup appointment rather than dropping in unannounced.

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items lost specifically at the security checkpoint, contact TSA directly — claims are handled separately from the airport's own lost-and-found.

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 407-585-4101 or go to Found property is held by the Sanford Airport Police Department, released by appointment only. To report or ask about a lost item while still in the terminal, go to the Information Booth on Level 1, near the escalators/elevators to Level 2, or use the online claim form..
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

SFB's Airport Police Department holds found property for 90 days before disposing of it under Florida law, and release requires an appointment plus proof of ownership and photo ID — call (407) 585-4101 first rather than showing up without notice. Submit the online ChargerBack claim form as soon as you realize something is missing to get into the queue early.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SFB 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 SFB?

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 SFB?

Yes — SFB 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 SFB 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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Orlando Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

407-585-4101

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items lost specifically at the security checkpoint, contact TSA directly — claims are handled separately from the airport's own lost-and-found.

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 407-585-4101 or go to Found property is held by the Sanford Airport Police Department, released by appointment only. To report or ask about a lost item while still in the terminal, go to the Information Booth on Level 1, near the escalators/elevators to Level 2, or use the online claim form..

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 SFB 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 SFB?

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 SFB?

Yes — SFB 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 SFB 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 →