Gunnebo Entrance Control has successfully installed its BoardSec intelligent airport boarding gate system at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport's Terminal 3, as part of a major smart renovation and upgrade program.
As the primary international gateway for Chongqing—one of the world's most populous cities—Jiangbei International Airport handled over 40 million passengers in 2024, ranking among the top 10 busiest airports in China.
To enhance security and streamline airport operations, Gunnebo Entrance Control has supplied over 150 BoardSec systems, integrating advanced biometric face recognition and cutting-edge visual behavior identification technology to revolutionize self-boarding.
Analyzing behavior through AI
Traditional boarding gates often struggle to detect complex passenger behaviors. Gunnebo’s Top Visual Recognition Technology leverages high-precision camera arrays and deep-learning algorithms to identify over 20 types of risky behaviors, including tailgating, reversing and unattended luggage. If an item is left unattended beyond a set time, the system automatically alerts staff—reducing manual checks and improving efficiency by 90%.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport has praised the system's ability to optimize passenger experience while enabling data-driven operational management. The implementation of Gunnebo Entrance Control's intelligent boarding solution has significantly enhanced operational efficiency while ensuring a smoother, more secure journey for passengers. This innovation supports the vision of Chongqing International Airport becoming a leading intelligent aviation hub in China.
Digitalization without compromise
“As a trusted intelligent solution provider for nearly 100 international airports worldwide, Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to support Chongqing's digital transformation,” said Davis Zhang, Vice-President China for Gunnebo Entrance Control.
“With advancements in 5G and edge computing, we remain committed to driving innovation in China’s civil aviation industry,” Zhang added. “This project is a testament to our global capability to transform large transport hubs—delivering security, efficiency and an enhanced passenger experience without compromise.”
BoardSec's next-generation multi-spectrum face recognition system enables seamless identity verification—passengers simply walk through the gate as dual-mode imaging (near-infrared and visible light) confirms identity in just 0.3 seconds with 99.98% accuracy.
Increasing capacity
The system operates effectively even in challenging conditions such as strong backlighting or mask-wearing. By eliminating manual code scanning, BoardSec cuts queue times by 70%, increasing single-gate capacity from 180 to 320 passengers per hour.
Gunnebo Entrance Control has also equipped the airport with an intelligent equipment management platform, providing real-time monitoring of gate operations, passenger flow and system health. Powered by AI, the platform automatically opens additional gates during peak demand, initiates remote diagnostics for maintenance issues and boosts overall operational efficiency by 60%.