Lost something at Fort Myers Southwest Florida Airport ? At a single-terminal airport that fills up in winter, here is how to report a lost item and get it back.
About Southwest Florida International Airport
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), also known simply as Fort Myers airport, sits about 17 kilometres southeast of downtown Fort Myers, Florida, and serves the wider Fort Myers, Naples and Sanibel region from a single main terminal.
The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, Delta, American, JetBlue and other carriers, with traffic that swells considerably during the winter tourist season. Because demand is so seasonal, lost property volumes rise sharply from around November through April.
The airport is served by LeeTran bus routes across Lee County. Items are sometimes left in the rental car facility, a short walk from the main terminal.
Where Items Tend to Get Lost at RSW
In a single terminal that gets very busy in winter, the usual spots are:
- The security checkpoint
- Gate seating along the concourses
- Baggage claim carousels
- The rental car facility a short walk away
- The pick-up and drop-off curb
How to Report a Lost Item at RSW
If you are still at the airport, the lost and found in the main terminal is the place to go; if you have already left, note your flight and where you last had the item, then get in touch. In the winter season, when the airport is at its busiest, a prompt and detailed report helps yours stand out. Outside that peak the airport is much quieter, and a clearly described item is often matched and back in your hands within a day or two.
Where is the lost and found office located ?
RSW Airport Lost and Found
Address : Lost and Found Office, Main Terminal
Southwest Florida International Airport
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for general inquiries
If you left your item(s) on the plane
Items left in the cabin are handled by the airline rather than the airport, so you should contact your carrier’s baggage service, with your flight number and seat.
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).
Reporting Tips That Can Help You Out
- Give the flight number and when you noticed the loss
- Say whether it happened landside, at security, or airside
- Describe the item in detail, including a bag’s contents
- Keep your boarding pass and bag tags
- Report promptly, especially in the busy winter season
How to Avoid Losing Things at RSW
A little care at security and the rental car counter goes a long way at a busy seasonal airport.
At security
- Move loose valuables into your bag before the trays.
- Check every tray is empty before you leave the belt.
At the rental car facility
- Sweep the seat, boot and glovebox before you hand the car back.
- Confirm you have your phone, wallet and documents before leaving the counter.
A quick check of phone, wallet, keys and boarding pass each time you move on is the simplest safeguard.
A Few Good Things To Know If You Lose Something At RSW
- The airport is far busier in the winter tourist season, so report promptly then
- One team covers the single main terminal
- The airport logs terminal finds; the airline handles onboard losses
- Bring identification to collect an item
Retrieving Your Property
Found items are collected from the lost and found with matching identification. If you cannot return in person, you can authorise someone in writing, with copies of your ID and theirs.
Getting It Back After You’ve Left Fort Myers
Yes, as long as the item was handed in. Confirm it is being held, then arrange a trusted collection or a courier, which is often the answer for seasonal visitors who have flown home. Act quickly for anything valuable.
Recent Items Lost at Fort Myers airport (RW)
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Columbia ladies large size black waterproof jacket in WestJet flight from Toronto Pearson airport (Canada) to Fort Myers airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : On todays flight from Toronto to fort myers Flight ws1180, time of 7:35 am departure, seat 17A One ladies black Columbia waterproof jacket I left it on…
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Black “large wallet” for holding cards and passport in flight from Asheville Regional airport to Atlanta airport and Fort Myers airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : Large black leather wallet, approximately 3.5” wide by 7” tall, monogrammed with “CDH”. Contains expired passport and miscellaneous travel-related cards. Location of loss : Lost during air…
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Red duffle bag in Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando airport to Fort Myers airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : pair of boots, camera, misc clothes, some money Location of loss : left mco to rsw with claim check. could not find luggage when I arrived rsw…
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Black and blue Water bottle on Frontier Airlines flight to Fort Myers airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : A hydrogen water bottle with screen on the side of it. Black and dark blue. Location of loss : Left on plane at RSW airport on 03/16.…
Information Last Updated On :
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 : RSW Airport Lost and Found 
Address : Lost and Found Office, Main TerminalSouthwest Florida International AirportFort Myers, FL, United States 
Phone number : (239) 590-4810 
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for general inquiries 
Website : https://flylcpa.com/lostfound/
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 (...)