Lost & Found

San Jose Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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

408-392-3559

Location: Airport Lost & Found Office, located between Terminal A and Terminal B at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130, San José, CA 95110. Curbside parking is available directly in front of the office for quick pickups; the Terminal A Parking Garage is the option for a longer visit.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm; closed weekends and holidays

File an online claim →

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If an item was left at the TSA security checkpoint itself (bins, trays) rather than lost in the terminal or on an aircraft, use the TSA Contact Center number or online form — checkpoint-recovered items are generally held about 30 days before disposal, so claim quickly.

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 408-392-3559 or go to Airport Lost & Found Office, located between Terminal A and Terminal B at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130, San José, CA 95110. Curbside parking is available directly in front of the office for quick pickups; the Terminal A Parking Garage is the option for a longer visit..
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

SJC's Lost & Found office sits between Terminal A and B, so if you notice something missing while still on airport property it's a short walk back rather than a phone call. Proof of ownership is required to claim an item, and perishables, neck pillows, blankets, and soiled clothing are discarded at the end of each day for health reasons — so report and retrieve promptly.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SJC 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 SJC?

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 SJC?

Yes — SJC 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 SJC 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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San Jose Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

408-392-3559

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm; closed weekends and holidays

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 408-392-3559 or go to Airport Lost & Found Office, located between Terminal A and Terminal B at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130, San José, CA 95110. Curbside parking is available directly in front of the office for quick pickups; the Terminal A Parking Garage is the option for a longer visit..

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 SJC 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 SJC?

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 SJC?

Yes — SJC 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 SJC 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 →