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Lost and Found at MCI Airport

Traveling can be a stressful experience, especially when you lose a personal item. At Kansas City Airport, we understand the frustration and anxiety that comes with losing a valuable item. Each airport has unique procedures for handling lost items, and it's important to know these procedures to increase your chances of retrieving your lost property. This article will guide you on what to do if you lose an item at a security checkpoint, on an aircraft, or in other areas of the airport.

Items Lost at Security Checkpoint

If you suspect that you've lost an item at a security checkpoint, the first step is to contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA manages all items lost at security checkpoints and has a dedicated Lost & Found department. Visit the Lost & Found Website to report your lost item.

Items Lost on Aircraft/Lost Luggage

For items lost on an aircraft, including missing luggage at baggage claim (lost luggage), you must contact the airline you traveled on. Each airline has its own procedures for handling lost items. For more information on the airlines serving Kansas City Airport, visit our Airlines Served page. Here are links to the customer service pages of some popular airlines:

Items Lost in Other Areas

For items lost in terminal areas, parking areas, rental car facilities, or on rental car shuttle buses, Kansas City Airport has several contact numbers you can call:

  • For items left in terminal areas or parking areas such as restaurants, shops, bathrooms, or outside security screening, call 816-243-5237.
  • For items left in parking lots or on Blue Buses, call 816-243-5201.
  • For items left at the rental car facility or in a rental car, contact your rental car company directly.
  • For items left on the rental car shuttle bus, call 816-243-1390.

Please note that there is no online form for reporting lost items at Kansas City Airport.

Tips for Success

To increase your chances of retrieving your lost item:

  • Act quickly. The sooner you report the lost item, the higher your chances of recovering it.
  • Provide detailed information. Be as specific as possible when describing your lost item. Include brand, color, size, and any distinguishing features.
  • Keep track of your belongings. Always double-check your surroundings before leaving any area in the airport.

Tips for Preventing Loss

To prevent loss of items:

  • Use tracking tags. Attach tracking tags to your items, especially valuable ones. This can help you locate your items if they get lost.
  • Take photos. Snap a quick picture of your belongings before your trip. This can be useful when describing lost items.
  • Stay organized. Keep your items in specific places in your bag. This can help you notice when something is missing.

Updated on: December 29, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you've lost an item at a security checkpoint, visit the TSA's Lost & Found Website to report your lost item. For items lost on an aircraft, contact your airline directly. For items lost in terminal areas, parking areas, rental car facilities, or on rental car shuttle buses, call the appropriate contact number listed in the article. Unfortunately, there is no online form for reporting lost items at the airport.
Unfortunately, there is no online form for reporting lost items at the airport. However, for items lost at a security checkpoint, you can report it on the TSA's Lost & Found Website.
If you've lost an item at a TSA checkpoint, visit the TSA's Lost & Found Website to report it.
The article does not specify the location and operating hours of the lost and found office. It is recommended to contact the airport directly for this information.
If you've lost an item on an aircraft, including missing luggage at baggage claim, you should contact your airline directly. Each airline has its own procedures for handling lost items.
For items lost in these areas, call the appropriate contact number listed in the article. For items left at the rental car facility or in a rental car, contact your rental car company directly.
Act quickly, provide detailed information about your lost item, and always double-check your surroundings before leaving any area in the airport.