Lost & Found

Sarasota Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Sarasota-Bradenton 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

941-359-2770 ext. 4256

Location: No public walk-up lost & found counter; the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department handles claims by phone or email (the email link is on flysrq.com/lost-found) rather than an in-person office. If still at the airport, ask any staff member to use a courtesy phone to reach the coordinator.

Hours: Items available for release during normal business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

If an item was left specifically at the TSA checkpoint (not elsewhere in the terminal), SRQ directs travelers to the TSA subcontractor Aviation Management Services' own portal (a-s-mgmt.com/srq-lost-and-found) rather than the general airport process — use that route for checkpoint items.

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 941-359-2770 ext. 4256 or go to No public walk-up lost & found counter; the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department handles claims by phone or email (the email link is on flysrq.com/lost-found) rather than an in-person office. If still at the airport, ask any staff member to use a courtesy phone to reach the coordinator..
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

SRQ Police log items found in public areas of the airport and hold them for 30 days, so email or call as soon as you notice something missing and include your flight number, date, and a specific item description to speed up matching. Items left on the aircraft itself go to your airline instead — Delta's local desk is 941-360-7432, JetBlue is 800-538-2583, American is 800-371-4771, and United is 800-335-2247.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SRQ 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 SRQ?

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 SRQ?

SRQ does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 941-359-2770 ext. 4256 to file by phone or visit No public walk-up lost & found counter; the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department handles claims by phone or email (the email link is on flysrq.com/lost-found) rather than an in-person office. If still at the airport, ask any staff member to use a courtesy phone to reach the coordinator. in person.

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Sarasota Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

941-359-2770 ext. 4256

Hours: Items available for release during normal business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm.

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 941-359-2770 ext. 4256 or go to No public walk-up lost & found counter; the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department handles claims by phone or email (the email link is on flysrq.com/lost-found) rather than an in-person office. If still at the airport, ask any staff member to use a courtesy phone to reach the coordinator..

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 SRQ 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 SRQ?

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 SRQ?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live SRQ 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 →