Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) Lost and Found

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) offers a centralized Lost and Found service to assist passengers in recovering items left behind within the airport premises. SBA lost and found items are typically turned into the SBA Airport Security Operations Office. Items found on aircraft or at airline ticket counters are not handled by the airport’s Lost and Found service. In such cases, passengers must directly contact the airline they travelled with. TSA also has a separate Lost and Found service for items lost during security screening.

SBA Airport Lost and Found Office Contact Details

Lost and Found Office at SBA Airport
Lost Item LocationDepartmentContact NumberOperating Hour
Terminal Building or Parking LotSecurity Operations Office(805) 681-480324 hours

SBA Airport Lost and Found Contact Numbers for Specific Airlines

AirlineContact Number
Alaska Airlines1 (800) 252-7522
American Airlines1 (800) 433-7300
Delta Air Lines1 (800) 221-1212
Southwest Airlines1 (800) 435-9792
United Airlines1 (800) 864 8331

How to File a Lost and Found Claim at SBA Airport?

Filing a Lost and Found claim at SBA is straightforward.

  • Identify where the item was lost and contact the SBA Security Operational office immediately.
  • Provide a detailed description like brand, colour, model, date and time of loss, exact location last seen, flight details and contact details.
  • Call back if your item isn’t found immediately.

SBA retains found items for 30 days. Unclaimed items may be discarded or donated after the holding period.

Note: There is no online submission form currently available; all claims must be made by phone or in person.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Does the SBA airport feature a Lost and Found Office?

Yes, at the SBA airport, all the lost and found items are handled by the Security Operations office.

How can I report a lost item at the SBA airport?

Call (805) 681-4803 or visit the Security Operations office to report or claim a lost item.

Who do I contact if I lost an item on the airplane at the SBA airport?

You should contact the specific airline you travelled with.