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WASHINGTON REAGAN (DCA) ✦ FREE TO FILE A BASIC CLAIM

LOST & FOUNDSERVICES FOR WASHINGTON AIRPORT

Left something in a terminal, at a TSA checkpoint, on your flight or in a cab from Washington Reagan? File one claim. We contact the airport's lost and found, TSA and your airline for you.

A traveller checking their belongings in an airport terminal.
“I thought my DepEd laptop was gone for good after I accidentally left it at the airport. I only noticed after I had already left, which made the situation even more stressful since I use it for work and had several important school documents on it. Luckily, the team was able to assist me and locate the laptop. Communication was clear from the beginning, and I appreciated the updates along the way. Very grateful for the help!” SCARPETTA K. · DCA
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DEPARTURES TERMINALS ARRIVALS TERMINALS TSA CHECKPOINTS BAGGAGE CLAIM AIRLINE GATES BOARDING AREAS AIRPORT SHUTTLES TAXI & RIDESHARE PARKING GARAGES

WE KNOW WHERE TO LOOK AT WASHINGTON REAGAN.

Washington Reagan has several separate lost and found desks, and none of them talk to each other. We know which one to call, so you only file once.

  • 01

    TERMINALS & GATES

    HELD BY DCA Lost and Found

    Seats, restrooms, restaurants and shops in every terminal.

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  • 02

    TSA CHECKPOINTS

    HELD BY TSA Lost and Found at DCA

    Laptops, belts, jackets, anything left in the screening bins.

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  • 03

    ON THE PLANE

    HELD BY Your airline

    Seat pockets and overhead bins. Each airline runs its own lost and found.

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  • 04

    BAGGAGE CLAIM

    HELD BY Your airline's baggage office

    Bags left on the carousel, or bags that never showed up.

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  • 05

    SHUTTLES & TRANSIT

    HELD BY The airport's transit operators

    Interterminal trains, buses and shuttles to and from the airport.

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  • 06

    TAXI & RIDESHARE

    HELD BY The cab company or rideshare driver

    Rides to and from the airport. We trace the ride and contact the company.

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WE RECOVER ANYTHING.

If it can be left behind at DCA, we can look for it. These are the things people lose most.

  • KEYS
  • JEWELRY
  • IDS & PASSPORTS
  • WALLETS
  • BAGGAGE
  • LAPTOPS
  • TABLETS
  • PHONES
  • EARPHONES
  • WATCHES

WE SEARCH ALL OF WASHINGTON REAGAN.

Terminals, shops, lounges and every way in and out. Wherever you were, we know who looks after it.

  • AIRPORT TERMINALS

    • Check-in counters
    • Security checkpoints
    • Departure gates
    • Boarding areas
    • Baggage claim
    • Airline service desks
  • TERMINAL AREAS

    • Restaurants and cafés
    • Shops and duty free
    • Airline lounges
    • Currency exchange
    • Restrooms and nursing rooms
    • Waiting areas
  • TRANSPORT SERVICES

    • Interterminal trains and buses
    • Rental car centers
    • Curbside pickup
    • Parking garages
    • Taxi and rideshare zones
Lost property being handled at Washington Reagan.

DCA EVERY TERMINAL

ONE CLAIM. EVERY DCA DESK.

  1. 01

    TELL US WHAT AND WHERE

    Two minutes. The item, what makes it yours, and roughly where you were at DCA.

  2. 02

    WE CONTACT THE RIGHT DESKS

    DCA lost and found, TSA, your airline or the transit operators. Whichever one could have it.

  3. 03

    VERIFIED, THEN SHIPPED

    Once it matches your claim, we arrange pickup at DCA or insured shipping to wherever you are.

Filing a basic claim is free.

Premium cases get a dedicated agent who follows up every day.

DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

  • DCA–Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · DCA

    I thought my DepEd laptop was gone for good after I accidentally left it at the airport. I only noticed after I had already left, which made the situation even more stressful since I use it for work and had several important school documents on it. Luckily, the team was able to assist me and locate the laptop. Communication was clear from the beginning, and I appreciated the updates along the way. Very grateful for the help!

    SCARPETTA K. · VERIFIED REVIEWER

  • DCA – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport I had a stressful moment during my trip when I realized my travel wallet was missing after passing through the airport. I quickly submitted a lost item report and was impressed by the fast response and helpful updates from the team. Thankfully, my wallet was found, and the recovery process was simple and smooth. I truly appreciate the quick assistance, professionalism, and care provided. Thank you for making a stressful situation much easier. · DCA

    DCA – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport I had a stressful moment during my trip when I realized my travel wallet was missing after passing through the airport. I quickly submitted a lost item report and was impressed by the fast response and helpful updates from the team. Thankfully, my wallet was found, and the recovery process was simple and smooth. I truly appreciate the quick assistance, professionalism, and care provided. Thank you for making a stressful situation much easier.

    NEDDIE C. · VERIFIED REVIEWER

  • DCA–Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · DCA

    I realized my Chevy key fob was missing shortly after arriving in Orlando following my flight from DCA to MCO. Since it was my only key, I immediately worried about the cost and inconvenience of replacing it. After submitting a lost item report, I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly your team responded. I received an update almost right away, which reassured me that my case was being actively handled. The communication throughout the process was excellent. Your staff kept me informed, answered my questions promptly, and helped arrange a convenient pickup once the key fob was located. Thanks to your efficiency and dedication, I was able to recover my key without having to order an expensive replacement. I truly appreciate the fast response, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful situation so easy to resolve.

    MELANIE S. · VERIFIED REVIEWER

DCA LOST & FOUND FAQ.

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  • THE PROCESS
  • WHERE WE SEARCH
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WHERE IS THE LOST AND FOUND AT DCA?

There isn't just one. The airport, TSA, each airline and the transit operators all keep their own. We work out which desk has your item and file with them for you.

HOW LONG DOES DCA KEEP LOST ITEMS?

I LEFT SOMETHING ON MY PLANE. WHO DO I CONTACT?

CAN YOU HELP IF I'VE ALREADY LEFT WASHINGTON?

ARE YOU PART OF WASHINGTON REAGAN?

STILL STUCK?

(800) 555-0199

Real people, 7am to 11pm ET, every day. Tell us the reference and we take it from there.

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DON'T LET IT GO UNCLAIMED.

Items left at Washington Reagan move from the gate to a storeroom fast. Start your claim now and we'll take it from there.

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