Lost & Found

Tucson Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Tucson 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

520-573-8156

Location: Tucson Airport Authority Lost & Found office; visits are by appointment only — call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays

Left at the TSA security checkpoint

TSA Lost Property

1-866-289-9673

For items left specifically at the TSA checkpoint (A Gates or B Gates), TUS's TSA office can also be reached directly at 520-799-9302. File a claim as soon as you notice an item missing — TSA holds checkpoint items for a minimum of 30 days before donating, surplusing, or disposing of them.

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 520-573-8156 or go to Tucson Airport Authority Lost & Found office; visits are by appointment only — call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item..
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

If you left something on the plane or at your gate, contact the airline directly first — they often locate items faster than the general lost-and-found process. For anything else lost in the terminal (not at the checkpoint or on an aircraft), call the Tucson Airport Authority's Lost & Found line at 520-573-8156 during business hours; because visits are appointment-only, don't head to the airport in person without calling first.

Frequently asked questions

How long does TUS 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 TUS?

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 TUS?

TUS does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 520-573-8156 to file by phone or visit Tucson Airport Authority Lost & Found office; visits are by appointment only — call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item. in person.

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live TUS 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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Tucson Airport Lost and Found

Lost something at Tucson 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

520-573-8156

Location: Tucson Airport Authority Lost & Found office; visits are by appointment only — call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays

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 520-573-8156 or go to Tucson Airport Authority Lost & Found office; visits are by appointment only — call ahead before making a trip to the airport to retrieve an item..

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 TUS 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 TUS?

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 TUS?

Know exactly when to leave for the airport

The Leave-By Time calculator folds the live TUS 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 →