Lost & Found

St. Thomas Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Cyril E. King 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

340-774-5100

Location: Virgin Islands Port Authority Lost & Found / Security Office in the terminal; items lost at a security checkpoint are held separately by TSA rather than the Port Authority.

Hours: Daily, during terminal operating hours (6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.)

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File as soon as you notice something missing — recovery odds drop fast after the first day. If TSA or the airport ships a recovered item to you, you'll need to cover the shipping cost yourself.

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 340-774-5100 or go to Virgin Islands Port Authority Lost & Found / Security Office in the terminal; items lost at a security checkpoint are held separately by TSA rather than the Port Authority..
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

Call the Port Authority's Lost & Found/Security Office line at 340-774-5100 first — for a small single-terminal airport like STT, a phone call is far faster than a web form, and staff can tell you immediately whether your item turned up in the terminal or needs to be traced through TSA or your airline instead.

Frequently asked questions

How long does STT 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 STT?

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 STT?

STT does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 340-774-5100 to file by phone or visit Virgin Islands Port Authority Lost & Found / Security Office in the terminal; items lost at a security checkpoint are held separately by TSA rather than the Port Authority. in person.

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St. Thomas Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Cyril E. King 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

340-774-5100

Location: Virgin Islands Port Authority Lost & Found / Security Office in the terminal; items lost at a security checkpoint are held separately by TSA rather than the Port Authority.

Hours: Daily, during terminal operating hours (6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.)

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

File as soon as you notice something missing — recovery odds drop fast after the first day. If TSA or the airport ships a recovered item to you, you'll need to cover the shipping cost yourself.

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 340-774-5100 or go to Virgin Islands Port Authority Lost & Found / Security Office in the terminal; items lost at a security checkpoint are held separately by TSA rather than the Port Authority..

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 STT 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 STT?

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 STT?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live STT 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 →