Lost and Found
The Lost and Found office is located in the central part of the Main Terminal at Palm Beach International Airport. The Department of Airports provides Lost and Found management. Items found in the airport terminal, parking garage or drive areas are stored securely for 30 days before disposition.
Report Lost Property
Please use the online form below to report any items lost in the Airport Terminal, Airport Garage or drive areas.
If you think the item was stolen, you also may want to file a stolen property report with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office by calling (561) 471-7450.
What To Do If Your Item Was Left On A Plane
Each airline is responsible for items found on its planes. For items lost or left on an airplane, please contact your airline directly to determine its lost and found policies and procedures.
How Are Found Items Claimed and Returned?
The Department of Airports will secure all found items and make every effort to research and locate potential owners. You may arrange for the return of items by:
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On-site pickup: If you properly identify items, you may pick them up during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We require picture ID at time of pick up. You may pre-arrange after-hours pick up by calling (561) 687-5906 during business hours of the day ; you would like to pick up your item. Representatives of the owners may pick up items with proper identification and verified permission of owners.
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Federal Express or UPS: With approved FedEx/UPS account number, or a FedEx or UPS shipping label via their website. We can prepare items for shipment Monday - Friday before 3:00 p.m.
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U.S. Mail: We can return small items via U.S. Mail, if you forward a self-addressed and self-stamped mailing container to us.
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Other delivery companies: If you prefer shipment by a company other than those identified above, please arrange the shipment directly with your preferred company, and provide proper notification to the Department of Airports. When notified, we will prepare your item for shipment.
Please note: The Lost and Found Office holds items 30 days from the date of receipt.
Contacting Lost and Found
To report lost items, please use our online form below.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (561) 687-5906
Mailing Address:
The Department of Airports
Palm Beach International Airport
1000 PBIA, Suite 123
West Palm Beach, FL 33406-1412
For items you may have left on the plane, please
contact your airline directly. For all other inquires, please fill out the form
below.
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