Items found in the airport terminals, curbside areas, parking lots or airport operated shuttles are stored securely for 90 days before disposition. Items such as cosmetics, toiletries, pillows, and water bottles are kept for seven days. We do not take custody of items lost on board aircraft, in for hire vehicles such as taxis and door to door shuttles, in public busses, or in rental cars. For items lost onboard an aircraft, please contact your airline. The lost and found office does not store food items. All food items will be disposed of upon receipt.

Contacting Lost and Found

    Hours - Open daily 7 am to 11 pm. Closed for lunch 10:00 to 11:00 am and 7 to 8 pm.
    Phone: (619) 400-2140
    Fax: (619) 400-2141
    Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address

    San Diego International Airport
    Lost and Found
    3835 N. Harbor Dr. Ste 1097
    San Diego, CA 92101

How Are Found Items Claimed and Returned?

The Lost and Found staff will secure all found items and make every effort to research and locate potential owners. You may arrange for the return of items by:

• On-site pickup: If you properly identify items, you may pick them up during normal business hours.
  We require a picture ID at the time of pick up. Representatives of the owners may pick up items with proper
  identification and verified permission of owners.


• Federal Express: With a Fed Ex account, the Lost and Found Office can prepare items for shipment Monday - Friday before 3:30 p.m.

To report a lost item, you may file an on line form by clicking here.

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