Lost and Found Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Lost something at Oakland airport ? Whether it went missing in the terminal or on your way in from BART, here is how to report a lost item at Oakland airport.

About Oakland International Airport

Oakland International Airport (IATA : OAK) sits about 9 kilometres south of downtown Oakland, California, on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. It works from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, joined by an inter-terminal walkway. The largest carrier by far is Southwest Airlines, which flies most services from Terminal 2, while Delta and other domestic carriers use Terminal 1.

Knowing which terminal you flew from makes a real difference to how quickly staff can search, since the two operate as separate halves of the airport.

Lost It on the Airport Connector ?

Oakland reaches the BART regional rail network through the Oakland Airport Connector, an automated people mover that runs between the terminals and the Coliseum BART station. It is quick and convenient, but it is also a place where belongings get left, since passengers board and step off with luggage in hand. If your item went missing on the Connector or at the BART station rather than in the terminal, that is handled by the transit operator, so raise it with them as well as filing your airport report.

Reporting a Lost Item at Oakland Airport

The lost and found is on the second floor of Terminal 1, at the Badges and Permit Office. Speak to staff there while you are at the airport, or open a report by phone or through our platform afterwards, naming the terminal and describing the item.

OAK Airport Lost and Found

Address : Lost and Found Department, 2nd floor, Terminal 1, Badges and Permit Office
Oakland International Airport
Oakland, CA, United States

Opening hours : Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; closed on Port of Oakland holidays

Left it in your seat rather than the terminal ? That falls to the airline. Pass your carrier the flight number and seat so the cabin can be checked.

You can also complete and send in the Lost Item Report Form on our platform so that our team can assist you in reporting your lost item(s).

Some Useful Things to Know About Lost items at Oakland

• If you flew Southwest, you almost certainly used Terminal 2; most other carriers use Terminal 1
• The lost and found itself is in Terminal 1, whichever terminal your flight used
• Losses on the Airport Connector or at Coliseum BART are handled by the transit operator, not the airport
• The office keeps limited weekday hours and closes on Port of Oakland holidays, so time your visit
• Bring identification that matches your report when you collect

Collecting Your Item

After the department logs your item, collect it with identification that matches the report, or send someone carrying written authorisation and both of your documents. If returning is not practical, ask the department whether the item can be couriered to you.

If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page.
 

Contact information following the loss of an item

Name : OAK Airport Lost and Found
Address : Lost and Found Department, 2nd floor, Terminal 1, Badges and Permit Office
Oakland International Airport
Oakland, CA, United States
Phone number : (510) 563-3300
Opening hours : Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; closed on Port of Oakland holidays
Website : https://www.iflyoak.com/visit/lost-found/

List of the main items found

• Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
• Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
• Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
• Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)

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