Frankfurt Airport Deploys Advanced Scanners at Terminal 3
New security lanes feature millimeter-wave technology and AI-powered analysis to streamline passenger flow and improve detection.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Apr 30, 2026
High-resolution screening technology has been integrated into the newly opened Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport to modernize passenger checkpoints. The installation includes 17 QPS201 security scanners and two QPS Walk2000 walk-through models, designed to increase throughput at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.
The QPS201 systems utilize millimeter-wave technology and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify prohibited items. According to technical specifications, the automated image analysis maintains a false alarm rate below standard regulatory requirements. This allows security personnel to focus exclusively on flagged areas, reducing the time required for secondary manual searches.
Complementing the stationary booths, the terminal features the QPS Walk2000, which allows travelers to pass through security at a natural walking pace. This technology removes the requirement for passengers to remain stationary in a specific pose, further reducing dwell times at the lane.
All deployed units have received necessary certifications from the European Civil Aviation Conference and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The integration aims to balance rigorous safety protocols with the logistical demands of a facility capable of serving 19 million passengers annually.