Lost & Found

Tallahassee Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Tallahassee 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

850-891-7830

Location: Information counter in the main terminal (ask any Airport Ambassador), or call the Airport Communications Center directly.

Hours: Daily, during terminal operating hours (approximately 3:30am–12:30am); call ahead to confirm staff availability.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items lost specifically at the TSA security checkpoint, contact TSA directly rather than the airport; claims are matched fastest within the first 24–48 hours.

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 850-891-7830 or go to Information counter in the main terminal (ask any Airport Ambassador), or call the Airport Communications Center directly..
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

TLH is a small airport, so lost items are usually easy to track down. Call the Information counter/Airport Communications Center at 850-891-7830 first; if the item may involve a security matter, Airport Police can also be reached at 850-891-7567. For anything left on the plane itself, contact your airline directly.

Frequently asked questions

How long does TLH 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 TLH?

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 TLH?

TLH does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 850-891-7830 to file by phone or visit Information counter in the main terminal (ask any Airport Ambassador), or call the Airport Communications Center directly. in person.

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Tallahassee Airport Lost and Found

Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)

Airport Lost and Found

850-891-7830

Location: Information counter in the main terminal (ask any Airport Ambassador), or call the Airport Communications Center directly.

Hours: Daily, during terminal operating hours (approximately 3:30am–12:30am); call ahead to confirm staff availability.

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items lost specifically at the TSA security checkpoint, contact TSA directly rather than the airport; claims are matched fastest within the first 24–48 hours.

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 850-891-7830 or go to Information counter in the main terminal (ask any Airport Ambassador), or call the Airport Communications Center directly..

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 TLH 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 TLH?

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 TLH?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live TLH 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 →