Lost and Found Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Have you lost something at Tampa International Airport ? Find out how to report a lost item at Florida’s third-busiest airport.

About Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the primary airport serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the broader Tampa Bay metropolitan area on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located approximately eight kilometers northwest of downtown Tampa, the airport handles around 22 million passengers annually and serves as a focus city for Southwest Airlines. American, Delta, United, Spirit, and several international carriers also operate from TPA, connecting Tampa Bay to destinations across the Americas, Europe, and beyond.

TPA is known for its distinctive design, featuring a central hub-and-spoke layout with airside people-mover trains connecting the main terminal to satellite concourses. The airport serves a heavily tourism-oriented market, with visitors travelling to Tampa’s beaches, theme parks, and sporting events, as well as significant cruise port traffic from Port Tampa Bay. A major terminal expansion programme is underway at TPA, adding new facilities to accommodate continued passenger growth. The airport’s lost property service operates around the clock, making it one of the more accessible services for passengers at any hour.

What Should You Do If You’ve Lost Something at Tampa Airport ?

If you notice the loss while still in the terminal, speak to the nearest airport staff member or report to the information desk immediately. TPA’s 24/7 lost property service means you can report and follow up at any time of day or night.

If you’ve already left the airport, contact the lost property service directly. Given the 24-hour operation, there is no need to wait until the next business day to report.

How to Report a Lost Item at Tampa Airport

Contact TPA’s Airport Police lost property division, which manages found property around the clock. Provide your flight details, the date and time of your visit, the specific area of the terminal where the item was lost, and a clear description. Reports can also be submitted through the Lost-found.org platform. You can simply submit a report through our platform, and our team will help you get in contact with the correct lost property office.

Items Lost on an Aircraft

For items left on board a Southwest, American Airlines, Delta, United, or any other flight, contact the airline directly. Airlines handle on-board lost property through their own baggage services, separately from the airport’s lost property office.

Common areas at Tampa International where passengers misplace items include TSA security lanes, the people-mover trains between the main terminal and airside concourses, gate waiting areas, the food court and restaurants, duty-free and retail shops, and the baggage claim area.

Tips to Efficiently Report a Lost Item

• Note whether the item was lost in the main terminal or on an airside concourse
• If lost at security, contact TSA directly as well as the airport
• Provide your flight number, airline, and departure time
• Describe the item in detail, including brand, colour, size, and any distinguishing features
• Include your contact details, including whether you have already left Florida

Contact the Tampa Airport Lost Property Office

Tampa International Airport Lost Property

Address : Tampa International Airport
Tampa
USA

Opening hours : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Can You Recover Your Item After Leaving Tampa ?

Yes. TPA’s 24/7 lost property service means you can follow up at any time, even if you’ve already left Florida. For high-value items, contact the airport police lost property division directly. If the item was left on a cruise ship transfer or in a hotel shuttle, the relevant operator would handle that separately.

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 : Tampa International Airport Lost Property
Address : Tampa International Airport
Tampa
USA
Phone number : +1 813-870-8770
Opening hours : 24/7
Website : https://www.tampaairport.com/business/airport-police/lost-and-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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