Jan 8, 2014, 11:15 pm
Last edit by: KDS
If you notice any airports missing, or any incomplete information, please include the information in this wikipost. I've also included a glossary of terms found in the list, below.
US Airports using the Full Body Scanner
ABE - MMW installed.
ABQ - Alternating WTMD/Scanner. Left side goes to WTMD & Right side goes to MMW. Easy to self-select!
AGS - MMW installed at the only checkpoint. SDOO seems unlikely
ALB - Three MMW installed; Crew directed to WTMD, pax directed to MMW.
ATL
ATW - MMW installed at the sole checkpoint.
AUS - All three C/Ps have MMW. When the C/P is busy, possibility of using WTMD, though it's not guaranteed.
BGR - MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
BDL - BKSX installed in ALL lanes at the C/P. Occasionally roped-off
BIL - MMW installed at the checkpoint. WTMD normally roped-off.
BIS - Receiving devices within the next year
BNA - MMW installed in all lanes. Occasionally roped-off. C C/P has 4 MMW installed
BOI - Two BKSX @ entrance to B/C gates
BOS
BRO - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
BUF - MMW in all lanes
BWI - Only the C Gates (AA) are free of Full Body Scanners. All other's have MMW. DL Checkpoint (D) has no Full Body Scanner in the far left lanes
CAK - MMW Installed. See photos here
CHA - MMW Installed
CSG MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
CLE - All checkpoints (A,B,C) have MMW. A only has one MMW and one WTMD, while B has two MMW.
CLT - MMW Installed @ Concourse A, B, D - Concourse C C/P is SAFE!
CID - MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
CMH - All three concourses have backscatter installed
COS - As of 2014-10-01, MMW installed and setup as primary on right. WTMD for Pre on far left. WTMD for "special" people roped off in center. No way to avoid MMW or an opt out.
CRP - BKSX in use at the only C/P
CVG - AA/UA/US Terminal 2 & DL (Term. 3) have BKSX installed
CWA - MMW installed and setup as primary. WTMD roped off to the left.
DAL - T1: MMW/WTMD combos. No SDOO unless MMW closed. T2: Two MMWs and WTMD next to each. Most pax sent through MMW.
DAY - Installed and using two MMW
DCA
DEN
DFW - MMW in use @ ALL D C/Ps - Installed @ A12, A21, A24, A36, B9 C8, C21, C31, E8, E33 (left/main lane) A12, B19, B33, C31, Safe - E15, E16, A23 WTMD ONLY!
DTW
DSM - MMW installed
ECP - MMW installed
ELM - MMW Installed
ELP - Screening clerks were forcing pax to use the Full Body Scanner over the summer. According to Blogdad Bob, all pax can opt-out. YMMV. - BKSX
EWR - MMW installed airport wide
EYW - One backscatter installed at the only checkpoint. If in use, only option will be to opt-out.
FAR - Receiving devices within the next year
FAT - MMW installed. WTMD is still installed, but TSA may alternate between WTMD & MMW. YMMV!
FLL - MMW installed at entire Concourse C C/P, DL Terminal 2 & 3 E/F gates has MMW installed and terminal 4 has 3 MMW installed.
FNT - One MMW at the sole checkpoint.
FSD - MMW installed at the sole checkpoint
FWA - Replaced one of the two WTMD with a MMW - WARNING: Clerks have been sending all pax through the MMW. YMMV..
GEG - Horizon Air (Term C) SAFE - Far lane @ C/P for A & B using BKSX
GJT - MMW Installed
GFK - Receiving devices within the next year
GNV - One lane at their checkpoint, and it now has a Full Body Scanner. Unsure of type.
GPT - MMW in use
GRB - MMW in operation for both terminals
GRR - Full Body Scanner installed, and in use!
GSO - MMW now installed
HNL - Not in use at Inter-Island Terminal. All gates, DOM & INTL can be accessed from there
HOU - All but four WTMD removed, and four MMW installed!
HPN - MMW Installed
HRL - One MMW and one WTMD. WTMD usually roped-off.
HSV - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
IAD
IAH - Term. A, one MMW Term. B has two MMW. Two WTMD still setup. Term. C has MMW installed. Terminal E, but easy to avoid - MMW - INTL Arrivals has 3 MMW
IND - A & B C/P 3 installed - MMW
ITO - MMW active for all airlines
JAX - 3 MMW devices for four lanes. Far left lane is safe, and it's pretty easy to get yourself into the far left lane if it's open. avoid the priority lane.
JFK - No airside transfers between terminals - T. 1-8 have separate C/Ps, with no way to transfer.
JNU - MMW installed
KTN - MMW installed
LAN - MMW Installed
LAS - Multiple MMW @ A/B/C C/P. Old C C/P also has MMW. Most of the WTMDs @ D C/P also have MMW. Old A/B C/P has MMW, T2 (INTL) - Be observant!
LAX-Airside Transfer Possible between entire south complex (T4-8) and TBIT.
LGA
LGB - MMW now installed
LIH - Two MMW installed at the main checkpoint. One lane has no WTMD, while the other is MMW/WTMD combo. Gates 3-4 & 9-10 C/Ps are WTMD only.
LIT - MMW installed
LRD - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
MAF One MMW installed
MBS - One MMW installed
MCI - Left side of WN C/P - Term. B & Right side of DL/AS C/P (Term B) have Backscatter. ALL OTHER AIRLINES SAFE
MCO
MDT - MMW installed @ only C/P. Pax are constantly sent into the machine
MDW - One MMW installed in far right lane. Left and center lanes are WTMD only.
MEM - Used at A/B/C C/P - BKSX
MFE - WTMD still in use, but the Full Body Scanner has been installed and used. Unsure of type!
MFR - Single MMW; WTMD normally roped-off
MHT - MMW installed at all checkpoints.
MIA - Airside transfers between Concourses D & E (AA)
MJT - MMW installed
MKE - Concourses C/D/E have MMW. Used as primary. Only option is to opt-out, or declare medical.
MLB - One MMW has been installed
MOB - MMW Installed
MRY - MMW installed at only checkpoint. Used as primary. Only Pre-Check able to use WTMD, however laptops and liquids must still be removed from bags due to a shared x-ray.
MSN - MMW Installed
MSP
MSS - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
MSY - MMW Located @ Concourse B, C, and D C/Ps. Stay to the far left @ Concourse B for WTMD
OAK - In use at Terminal 1, 3 installed @ Terminal 2 (WN) C/P - BKSX
OGS - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
OKC - MMW installed
OMA - BKSX used @ AA gates (1-8) C/P
ONT - MMW is now in use at both terminals
ORD
ORF - 2 MMW at Concourse A (no WTMD). Concourse B is WTMD only
PEN - MMW Installed
PGD - MMW Installed (G4 is the only airline serving Punta Gorda)
PIA - MMW installed at the only checkpoint
PIE - MMW installed at C/P for Gates 2-6
PIT - Devices are installed at both the main and alternate C/P (BKSX)
PBI - MMW in use at all C/Ps. Concourses A,B,C - Concourse C MMW on the 2 right hand lanes of the C/P - Avoid by using Elite/Crew lanes on main level
PDX - MMW installed at A/B/C/D/E checkpoints. Two MMW @ D/E checkpoint. SDOO unlikely, unless extra lanes are open
PHF - MMW installed at Concourse A checkpoint. Concourse B closed for renovations
PHL - Terminal A/C/D/F Domestic have one MMW - Terminal A-International, B, E are SAFE
PHX - T2- (AS/UA/NK/SY) C/P has 1 MMW - T3N (DL/B6/HA/F9) 1 ProVision scanners installed! - T4 - A/B/C/D C/Ps has MMW at all checkpoints. Avoid by using family line
PNS - Two MMW now in use. Being used as primary
PVD - Main, and only, C/P has received BKSX!! Easily avoidable, by choosing a different line. Very easy to SDOO.
PSP - Both lanes at PSPs sole checkpoint are equipped with MMW
PWM - Three MMW installed at the sole checkpoint; usually only one in operation at a time
RAP - MMW installed
RDU - 1 MMW installed at Terminal 1, WN C/P/ 3WTMD starting at the left, and Full Body Scanner on the right - 4 MMW installed @ Terminal 2 C/P.
ROC - Machine in use. Staff are rude to opt-outs MMW
RIC - MMW installed @ Concourse A, B & C C/P
RSW - MMW installed at C/P for
SAN - MMW installed @ UA/DL CP in T2 @ Term @, Gate 1A/1/2 C/P for WN and AS side now- T1 Gate 1&2 has MMW installed. Pre Check at all checkpoints, except spotty at T2 AA/BA/JL checkpoint, but Pre Check available at UA/DL CP or Expedite available at T2 when Pre Check is unavailable.
SAT - BKSX being used @ T1 & T2 C/Ps. As of 12/4, BKSX usually being used only for secondary or random, not primary.
SAV - MMW installed
SBN - MMW installed at the checkpoint. PRIMARY
SDF - 2 MMW installed at the sole checkpoint
SEA - A (South) C/P (DL) has the Full Body Scanner, Central/Main C/P has the MMW, C gate C/P & D/N gates C/P has MMW.
SFO
SLK - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
SMF - Terminal A CLEAR! B2 C/P has the Full Body Scanner - Two machines in the left lanes.. Stay to the far right to avoid the BKSX
SNA - MMW at all checkpoints. SDOO likely impossible.
SJC - MMW at all lanes, except for the family line. - Terminal B has eight lanes @ the C/P, all MMW. WTMD available for Precheck in the far right lane.
SJU - Concourse A 2 BKSX, WTMD on left. B6 even more speed lets you SDOO. BKSX installed @ Concourse B & Two BKSC at Concourse C
SLC - Terminal 1 has MMW - Terminal 2 (DL) - Terminal 3 has a single line for the C/P - MMW @ both C/Ps
SRQ - Two MMWs installed
STL - 2 BKSX installed at Terminal 1 A C/P - BKSX @ Term. 2 (East Terminal/WN)
SWF - MMW installed at the the sole checkpoint. SDOO is nearly impossible.
TLH - One MMW for the sole checkpoint
TOL - MMW recently installed. Only at one C/P.
TPA - Airside A & Airside E C/P (AC, DL, UA) - MMW
TRI - MMW installed
TUL - All lanes have the MMW
TYS - MMW Installed
US & International Airports receiving the Full Body Scanner soon
ABZ, BHD, BRS, CWL, EMA, LTN, NCL, SOU (all UK)
International Airports using the Full Body Scanner
Note: Opt-outs are permitted by law at all airports in the European Union
ALA - Backscatter Installed - Unsure if Opt-Out is possible
AMS - MMW throughout, with no WTMD. Opt out allowed and not questioned. Pat down is not as invasive as US or UK.
BFS - MMW in place; location and details unknown. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
BHX - MMW behind WTMD in lane 2/3; passengers who trigger the WTMD are scanned rather than being patted down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
BNE - MMW in use. Opt-out not possible.
DME - One MMW in the business security area of the international terminal, unclear if opt out allowed. Setup is that WTMD leads directly into MMW - did not ask about opt out but did not seem likely.
CGN - 2D: Full Body Scanner at primary lanes. Far left/right lanes & fast track still on WTMD.
CPH - MMW at every lane, used only as secondary check if you beep the WTMD.
EDI - MMW at the far left end of checkpoint, random selection. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
FCO - Test phase II of the L3 MMW scanner with 'new software'
FRA - Currently investing in introducing 60 new scanners between May 2015 - early 2016. Some are already in place. Not every lane has Full Body Scanner.
GLA - MMW at the left end of checkpoint, used as secondary check if you beep the WTMD. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
LCY - MMW in left-most lane at the checkpoint with automatic entry gates. The checkpoint where someone scans your boarding pass manually is safe. Selection is random/secondary. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
LED - MMW - Screener looking at images is right in front of you...
LGW - MMW in one lane per checkpoint, behind the WTMD, and if WTMD beeps the passenger is sent to the MMW as secondary rather than a pat-down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room. Fast track is safe in both terminals.
LHR - T1 MMW near checkpoint exit, random selection. Amex Fast Track is safe but BA fast track is not. All other terminals have MMW in one lane per checkpoint, behind the WTMD, and if WTMD beeps the passenger is sent to the MMW as secondary rather than a pat-down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room. Fast track is not safe. The small transit checkpoints at T5B and T5C are WTMD only. T5 First Wing is not safe, with opt out to a private room and all bags checked.
ICN - Checkpoints 1 & 3 have one BKSX - Use Checkpoints 2 or 4 to avoid the Full Body Scanner
KBP - Kiev, Ukraine - L3 MMW. No Opt-Out for flights to Europe
MAN - MMW all over the place, expect to be scanned if you beep the WTMD. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
MXP - Test phase II of the L3 MMW scanner with 'new software'
NBO - Nairobi, Kenya MMW some checkpoint at new terminal 1A.
NUE - MMW at one security lane. Opt out allowed.
PVG - Machines used sporadically and only in certain lanes. Not in family lane
STN - MMW in lanes 5/6. Use the right-hand of the three entrances to security which feeds lanes 11-15. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
STR - MMW throughout T3. Opt out allowed.
SVO - L3 MMW installed. Unsure if opt-out is possible. Transfer checkpoint is safe
SXM - Only MMW installed, no backup WTMD. Opt out allowed.
SYD - MMW in use. Opt-out not possible.
YEG - MMW in use for domestic/transborder flights. Random, but opt-out permitted and advertised. NEXUS Lane is Full Body Scanner free
YHZ - MMW in use in domestic/international departure area. All lines have WTMD. Unsure of transborder departure area. Opt out availability advertised.
YOW - 1 Full Body Scanner in the Domestic/Intl C/P - Appears to be used for secondary screening - MMW. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YUL - MMW in far left lane being used on all pax. OPT OUT Permitted and advertised.
YQM - One MMW in operation. Looks to be for US bound passengers. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YQB - One MMW in operation. Not used very often. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YQR - MMW has been installed. Unclear who is sent to it
YVR - US-bound pax use the MMW, randomly determined by a machine - Domestic, C gates has a MMW for "random selectees" - OPT-OUT POSSIBLE!
International to Domestic transfer checkpoint has one MMW
YYC - US-bound pax use the MMW, randomly determined by a machine - OPT-OUT advertised.
YYZ - T1, US Departures has the Full Body Scanner for SSSS/Random Selection/Resolution of WTMD alarms - T1 Domestic - 2 MMW for Secondary only. None in NEXUS line, not always in use - MMW - YYZ Concourse Level (between Arr/Dep) C/P has the MMW, usually sits idle. Opt out is advertised.
YXU - MMW at checkpoint, secondary only, opt out advertised.
YKF - MMW installed, secondary only, opt out allowed.
US & International airports not using the Full Body Scanner
AAQ -
AKL -
ASU - (South America)
AVL -
BHM -
BLL - Denmark
BMI -
BRU -
BSL - has no scanner installed! All WTMD ONLY
BTR -
BTV -
BUR -
BZN -
CDG - WTMD only for crossing from international arrival to rest of airport; no additional security at international gates (Terminal 2E)
CHO -
CFE - Checkpoint does require removal of liquids from carryon bags, and removal of shoes
CLD -
CMI -
CPH - Copenhagen
DOH -
DUB -
DXB -
ECP -
EZE -
FMM - Bavaria
FOE - Topeka
FRA -
GRU - Terminal 2, International
GTR -
HKG -
ICT -
JAN -
LOS -
KOA -
KWT -
LEX -
MAA - Chennai, India
MEX - Terminal 2
MGM -
MLA - Malta
MHT -
NOR -
NRT -
PEK -
PLS - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (Caribbean)
PUQ -
PVG -
RUT -
SAV -
SBA -
SBP -
SCL -
SDF - Has no plans to add the Full Body Scanner! ^^ - http://www.wlky.com/news/25907378/detail.html
SIN -
SPI -
SXF - Berlin
SYR -
TUS -
VIE - Austria
WAW -
ZRH - has no scanner installed! All WTMD ONLY. (International gates to US have scanners, though)
Glossary of Abbreviations Used
AA - American Airlines
AB - Air Berlin
AC - Air Canada
AS - Alaska Airlines
B6 - JetBlue Airways
DL - Delta Airlines
NK - Spirit Airlines
SY - Sun Country
UA - United Airlines
US - US Airways
VX - Virgin America
WN - Southwest Airlines
WS - WestJet
ATR - Automated Target Recognition
C/P - Checkpoint
ETD - Explosive Trace Detection
MMW - Millimeter Wave
BKSX - Backscatter
SDOO - Self-Directional Opt-Out
TERM - Terminal
WBI - Whole Body Imager
WTMD - Walk Through Metal Detector
US Airports using the Full Body Scanner
ABE - MMW installed.
ABQ - Alternating WTMD/Scanner. Left side goes to WTMD & Right side goes to MMW. Easy to self-select!
AGS - MMW installed at the only checkpoint. SDOO seems unlikely
ALB - Three MMW installed; Crew directed to WTMD, pax directed to MMW.
ATL
- North Checkpoint: Lane 6 Pre-Check; Lanes 5/4, 3/2 MMW & WTMD; Lane 1 WTMD-only (Employee line).
- South Checkpoint: Lane 4, 3/2 MMW & WTMD; Lane 1 MMW-only (no WTMD)
- Main Checkpoint: Lanes 22/21 MMW & WTMD; Lanes 20, 19/18 WTMD-only; Lanes 17/16, 15/14, 13/12, 11/10, 9/8 MMW & WTMD; Lane 7 MMW-only (No WTMD); Lanes 6, 5, 4/3, 2/1 Pre-Check. (Access Lanes 1-6 through dedicated Pre-Check entrance. Access lanes 7-13 by going right after the TDC. Access lanes 14-22 by going left after the TDC.)
- Concourse E (After Customs): MMW in all lanes.
- Concourse F Main Checkpoint: MMW in all lanes.
- Concourse F (After Customs): MMW in all lanes.
ATW - MMW installed at the sole checkpoint.
AUS - All three C/Ps have MMW. When the C/P is busy, possibility of using WTMD, though it's not guaranteed.
BGR - MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
BDL - BKSX installed in ALL lanes at the C/P. Occasionally roped-off
BIL - MMW installed at the checkpoint. WTMD normally roped-off.
BIS - Receiving devices within the next year
BNA - MMW installed in all lanes. Occasionally roped-off. C C/P has 4 MMW installed
BOI - Two BKSX @ entrance to B/C gates
BOS
- AC Checkpoint: MMW in all lanes.
- US Checkpoint: WTMD/MMW pair on the left, WTMD-only lane on the right
- US Shuttle Checkpoint: WTMD-only lane on the left (Pre-check), WTMD/MMW pair on the right
- AA Checkpoint: MMW in all lanes.
- VX Checkpoint: MMW in all lanes.
- Gates C11-C36: MMW in all lanes.
- Gates C40-C42: MMW in all lanes.
- Gates E1A-E1E (FL/WN only): BKSX installed
- Gates E2A-E8B: MMW in all lanes.
BRO - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
BUF - MMW in all lanes
BWI - Only the C Gates (AA) are free of Full Body Scanners. All other's have MMW. DL Checkpoint (D) has no Full Body Scanner in the far left lanes
- Terminal A & B (FL/WN) MMW
- Terminal C (AA/Eagle) Full Body Scanner FREE!
- Terminal D (9K, B6, DL, UA, US) DL C/P now has MMW in all lanes.
CAK - MMW Installed. See photos here
CHA - MMW Installed
CSG MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
CLE - All checkpoints (A,B,C) have MMW. A only has one MMW and one WTMD, while B has two MMW.
CLT - MMW Installed @ Concourse A, B, D - Concourse C C/P is SAFE!
CID - MMW **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
CMH - All three concourses have backscatter installed
COS - As of 2014-10-01, MMW installed and setup as primary on right. WTMD for Pre on far left. WTMD for "special" people roped off in center. No way to avoid MMW or an opt out.
CRP - BKSX in use at the only C/P
CVG - AA/UA/US Terminal 2 & DL (Term. 3) have BKSX installed
CWA - MMW installed and setup as primary. WTMD roped off to the left.
DAL - T1: MMW/WTMD combos. No SDOO unless MMW closed. T2: Two MMWs and WTMD next to each. Most pax sent through MMW.
DAY - Installed and using two MMW
DCA
- Terminal A - MMW installed
- Terminal B/C Gates 23-34 (AA/US/VX) Two MMW installed and operating. Pre-Check installed.
DEN
- Concourse A Checkpoint Two MMWs are in use. Far right lane is WTMD only. This checkpoint can be used to access Concourse A, B, & C
- Terminal East Checkpoint (Near F9 counters) Four MMW in use. MMW is often primary. Far left/right lanes are WTMD only; one is now a PreCheck lane, other may be open when busy.
- Terminal West Checkpoint (Near UA counters) Four MMW in use. MMW is often primary. Far left/right lanes are WTMD only; one is now a PreCheck lane, other may be open when busy.
DFW - MMW in use @ ALL D C/Ps - Installed @ A12, A21, A24, A36, B9 C8, C21, C31, E8, E33 (left/main lane) A12, B19, B33, C31, Safe - E15, E16, A23 WTMD ONLY!
DTW
- AA/CO/LH/UA/US/WM) North Term. has two checkpoints (North & South). Both have a WTMD and MMW scanner for each pair of bag x-ray lanes.
- DL (McNamara Terminal) All 4 checkpoints using MMW.
- Westin C/P Currently using MMW. ALL INCOMING INTL passengers have to go through this checkpoint.
DSM - MMW installed
ECP - MMW installed
ELM - MMW Installed
ELP - Screening clerks were forcing pax to use the Full Body Scanner over the summer. According to Blogdad Bob, all pax can opt-out. YMMV. - BKSX
EWR - MMW installed airport wide
EYW - One backscatter installed at the only checkpoint. If in use, only option will be to opt-out.
FAR - Receiving devices within the next year
FAT - MMW installed. WTMD is still installed, but TSA may alternate between WTMD & MMW. YMMV!
FLL - MMW installed at entire Concourse C C/P, DL Terminal 2 & 3 E/F gates has MMW installed and terminal 4 has 3 MMW installed.
FNT - One MMW at the sole checkpoint.
FSD - MMW installed at the sole checkpoint
FWA - Replaced one of the two WTMD with a MMW - WARNING: Clerks have been sending all pax through the MMW. YMMV..
GEG - Horizon Air (Term C) SAFE - Far lane @ C/P for A & B using BKSX
GJT - MMW Installed
GFK - Receiving devices within the next year
GNV - One lane at their checkpoint, and it now has a Full Body Scanner. Unsure of type.
GPT - MMW in use
GRB - MMW in operation for both terminals
GRR - Full Body Scanner installed, and in use!
GSO - MMW now installed
HNL - Not in use at Inter-Island Terminal. All gates, DOM & INTL can be accessed from there
HOU - All but four WTMD removed, and four MMW installed!
HPN - MMW Installed
HRL - One MMW and one WTMD. WTMD usually roped-off.
HSV - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
IAD
- Diamond/Crew/Main Line BKSK in ALL lanes
- Concourse C Midfield Immigration INTL > DOM stay left and then left at junction to avoid BKSX
IAH - Term. A, one MMW Term. B has two MMW. Two WTMD still setup. Term. C has MMW installed. Terminal E, but easy to avoid - MMW - INTL Arrivals has 3 MMW
IND - A & B C/P 3 installed - MMW
ITO - MMW active for all airlines
JAX - 3 MMW devices for four lanes. Far left lane is safe, and it's pretty easy to get yourself into the far left lane if it's open. avoid the priority lane.
JFK - No airside transfers between terminals - T. 1-8 have separate C/Ps, with no way to transfer.
- T1-MMW in all lanes except lane 3 (sometimes restricted access to this lane)
- T2-MMW in general lanes (leftmost lanes for Pre-Check are WTMD only)
- T4-MMW in all lanes typically in use at both upper and lower level checkpoints (upper level rightmost and lower level leftmost lanes are WTMD only, but typically not open or are used for Pre-Check only)
- T5-
- T7-
- T8-MMW in all lanes
JNU - MMW installed
KTN - MMW installed
LAN - MMW Installed
LAS - Multiple MMW @ A/B/C C/P. Old C C/P also has MMW. Most of the WTMDs @ D C/P also have MMW. Old A/B C/P has MMW, T2 (INTL) - Be observant!
LAX-Airside Transfer Possible between entire south complex (T4-8) and TBIT.
- WN (T1) Family & Medical Lane is still SAFE.
- DL/AM/VS/WS/EI (T2) MMW on all lanes except Pre Check, which is now commonly open due to move.
- DL (T3) MMW except Pre Check.
- AA (T4)All lanes have MMW. When Pre Check is closed, regular lanes become "Expedited" lanes for Pre Check passengers.
- AA Premium/Flagship/Pre-Check MMW only in non Pre-Check lane; WTMD to the left (Pre-Check only)
- B6/NK/HA/SY/G4//F9/AA (T5) MMW everywhere; Pre-Check on the far right.
- AS/VX/MW/ZK/AC/ET/NK/SE/4B/MT, UA alternative, AA alternative (T6) Two WTMD/BKSX lane pairs in the center; one WTMD lane pair on each side. Pre Check on the far left. Not usually busy.
- UA (T7) New checkpoint open, with LHR/Canada style feeder X-Rays. Pre Check much less busy than before, with 2 lanes available at busy times.
- Tom Bradley International Terminal Currently using MMW. Can now access Pre Check by using South Complex checkpoints and walking. Particularly convenient if you use AA. Sometimes now doing Expedited at Bradley checkpoints for Pre Check carriers.
- UA (T7) New checkpoint open, with LHR/Canada style feeder X-Rays. Pre Check much less busy than before, with 2 lanes available at busy times.
- AS/VX/MW/ZK/AC/ET/NK/SE/4B/MT, UA alternative, AA alternative (T6) Two WTMD/BKSX lane pairs in the center; one WTMD lane pair on each side. Pre Check on the far left. Not usually busy.
- B6/NK/HA/SY/G4//F9/AA (T5) MMW everywhere; Pre-Check on the far right.
LGA
- Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal) (DL to DCA/BOS/ORD) MMW installed.
- Terminal B (Central Terminal Building) See below
- Term. B, Concourse A Air Canada, Continental, JetBlue --- WTMD ONLY
- Term. B, Concourse B AirTran, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue --- WTMD ONLY
- Term. B, Concourse C American Eagle, United --- MMW Installed. Being used a primary.
- Term. B, Concourse D American --- BKSX used in farthest lane to the right. Use elite line to avoid.
- Terminal C (Delta/US Airways Terminal) (DL/US) 1 MMW installed at each of the Terminal C checkpoints.
- Terminal D (Delta Terminal) (DL)
- Main Checkpoint: From left to right: Pre-check, SkyPriority (WTMD only), MMW/WTMD pair, MMW/WTMD pair, WTMD-only
- Alternate Checkpoint (far right): WTMD-only for the time being.
- Main Checkpoint: From left to right: Pre-check, SkyPriority (WTMD only), MMW/WTMD pair, MMW/WTMD pair, WTMD-only
- Terminal D (Delta Terminal) (DL)
- Terminal C (Delta/US Airways Terminal) (DL/US) 1 MMW installed at each of the Terminal C checkpoints.
- Term. B, Concourse D American --- BKSX used in farthest lane to the right. Use elite line to avoid.
- Term. B, Concourse C American Eagle, United --- MMW Installed. Being used a primary.
- Term. B, Concourse B AirTran, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue --- WTMD ONLY
- Term. B, Concourse A Air Canada, Continental, JetBlue --- WTMD ONLY
- Terminal B (Central Terminal Building) See below
LGB - MMW now installed
LIH - Two MMW installed at the main checkpoint. One lane has no WTMD, while the other is MMW/WTMD combo. Gates 3-4 & 9-10 C/Ps are WTMD only.
LIT - MMW installed
LRD - **More Information Requested, please click here to PM
MAF One MMW installed
MBS - One MMW installed
MCI - Left side of WN C/P - Term. B & Right side of DL/AS C/P (Term B) have Backscatter. ALL OTHER AIRLINES SAFE
MCO
- Gates 1-59 (AA/AC/AS/B6/EI/F9/UA/US/ MMW (replaced BKSX)[/COLOR in use at most lanes.
- Gates 60-129 (AF/BA/DL/FL/JJ/LH/VS/VX/WN MMW (replaced BKSX) in use at most lanes.
MDT - MMW installed @ only C/P. Pax are constantly sent into the machine
MDW - One MMW installed in far right lane. Left and center lanes are WTMD only.
MEM - Used at A/B/C C/P - BKSX
MFE - WTMD still in use, but the Full Body Scanner has been installed and used. Unsure of type!
MFR - Single MMW; WTMD normally roped-off
MHT - MMW installed at all checkpoints.
MIA - Airside transfers between Concourses D & E (AA)
- Concourse D1 (AA) MMW in use
- Concourse D2 (AA) MMW in use
- Concourse D3 (AA) MMW in use
- Concourse E (AA/AS/KX/WS) has 7 X-ray lanes. From right: Lane 1 SAFE; Lanes 2/3, 4/5, 6/7 have WTMD/MMW; not clear if crossover is possible. Elites can access Lane 1 on far right (also crew lane).
- Concourse F (7I/AB/AM/BA/VS) MMW in use
- Concourse G (AY/FL/IB) MMW in use
- Concourse H (AF/CO/DL/KL/LA/TA/UA) MMW in use
- Concourse J (AC/AV/LH/TA/TP/US) MMW in use
- Concourse H (AF/CO/DL/KL/LA/TA/UA) MMW in use
- Concourse G (AY/FL/IB) MMW in use
- Concourse F (7I/AB/AM/BA/VS) MMW in use
- Concourse E (AA/AS/KX/WS) has 7 X-ray lanes. From right: Lane 1 SAFE; Lanes 2/3, 4/5, 6/7 have WTMD/MMW; not clear if crossover is possible. Elites can access Lane 1 on far right (also crew lane).
- Concourse D3 (AA) MMW in use
- Concourse D2 (AA) MMW in use
MJT - MMW installed
MKE - Concourses C/D/E have MMW. Used as primary. Only option is to opt-out, or declare medical.
MLB - One MMW has been installed
MOB - MMW Installed
MRY - MMW installed at only checkpoint. Used as primary. Only Pre-Check able to use WTMD, however laptops and liquids must still be removed from bags due to a shared x-ray.
MSN - MMW Installed
MSP
- Terminal 2) Checkpoint 1 has 3 MMW setup. NO WTMD Lanes
- Two MMW setup at Checkpoint 2-Currently closed for remodeling
- MMW used at Checkpoint 6
- MMW used at Checkpoint 10
- How to avoid The only MSP checkpoint free of MMWs is C/P 4.
- All MMWs at international arrival checkpoint
- Any checkpoint can be used to access the sterile area
- All MMWs at international arrival checkpoint
- How to avoid The only MSP checkpoint free of MMWs is C/P 4.
- MMW used at Checkpoint 10
- MMW used at Checkpoint 6
- Two MMW setup at Checkpoint 2-Currently closed for remodeling
MSS - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
MSY - MMW Located @ Concourse B, C, and D C/Ps. Stay to the far left @ Concourse B for WTMD
OAK - In use at Terminal 1, 3 installed @ Terminal 2 (WN) C/P - BKSX
OGS - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
OKC - MMW installed
OMA - BKSX used @ AA gates (1-8) C/P
ONT - MMW is now in use at both terminals
ORD
- Terminal 1 (UA/CO) Multiple MMW Installed. Depending on time of day/flow, they may be turned off. Try ANA/LH checkpoint (3)
- Terminal 2 (AA/AC/DL/US/B6) Multiple MMW installed. C/P 8 / Pre-Check lane is WTMD only. C/P 8 (non Pre-Check) Full Body Scanner only!!
- Terminal 3 (AA/AS/IB/JL) MMW Installed
- International Terminal 5 (Most INTL Departures (Non UA/AA) MMW Installed. Reports are that it is easy to self opt-out
- Terminal 3 (AA/AS/IB/JL) MMW Installed
- Terminal 2 (AA/AC/DL/US/B6) Multiple MMW installed. C/P 8 / Pre-Check lane is WTMD only. C/P 8 (non Pre-Check) Full Body Scanner only!!
ORF - 2 MMW at Concourse A (no WTMD). Concourse B is WTMD only
PEN - MMW Installed
PGD - MMW Installed (G4 is the only airline serving Punta Gorda)
PIA - MMW installed at the only checkpoint
PIE - MMW installed at C/P for Gates 2-6
PIT - Devices are installed at both the main and alternate C/P (BKSX)
PBI - MMW in use at all C/Ps. Concourses A,B,C - Concourse C MMW on the 2 right hand lanes of the C/P - Avoid by using Elite/Crew lanes on main level
PDX - MMW installed at A/B/C/D/E checkpoints. Two MMW @ D/E checkpoint. SDOO unlikely, unless extra lanes are open
PHF - MMW installed at Concourse A checkpoint. Concourse B closed for renovations
PHL - Terminal A/C/D/F Domestic have one MMW - Terminal A-International, B, E are SAFE
PHX - T2- (AS/UA/NK/SY) C/P has 1 MMW - T3N (DL/B6/HA/F9) 1 ProVision scanners installed! - T4 - A/B/C/D C/Ps has MMW at all checkpoints. Avoid by using family line
PNS - Two MMW now in use. Being used as primary
PVD - Main, and only, C/P has received BKSX!! Easily avoidable, by choosing a different line. Very easy to SDOO.
PSP - Both lanes at PSPs sole checkpoint are equipped with MMW
PWM - Three MMW installed at the sole checkpoint; usually only one in operation at a time
RAP - MMW installed
RDU - 1 MMW installed at Terminal 1, WN C/P/ 3WTMD starting at the left, and Full Body Scanner on the right - 4 MMW installed @ Terminal 2 C/P.
ROC - Machine in use. Staff are rude to opt-outs MMW
RIC - MMW installed @ Concourse A, B & C C/P
RSW - MMW installed at C/P for
- Concourse B (AB/AC/FL/F9/NK/SY/WS MMW installed
- Concourse C (CO/DL One Millimeter Wave is in operation.
- Concourse D (AA/B6/US/WN MMW installed
- Concourse C (CO/DL One Millimeter Wave is in operation.
SAN - MMW installed @ UA/DL CP in T2 @ Term @, Gate 1A/1/2 C/P for WN and AS side now- T1 Gate 1&2 has MMW installed. Pre Check at all checkpoints, except spotty at T2 AA/BA/JL checkpoint, but Pre Check available at UA/DL CP or Expedite available at T2 when Pre Check is unavailable.
SAT - BKSX being used @ T1 & T2 C/Ps. As of 12/4, BKSX usually being used only for secondary or random, not primary.
SAV - MMW installed
SBN - MMW installed at the checkpoint. PRIMARY
SDF - 2 MMW installed at the sole checkpoint
SEA - A (South) C/P (DL) has the Full Body Scanner, Central/Main C/P has the MMW, C gate C/P & D/N gates C/P has MMW.
SFO
- Terminal 1 One Millimeter Wave is in operation.
- Terminal 2 (AA/VX) MMW in operation
- Terminal 3 (AC/UA) MMW in operation.
- Terminal 3 (UA General & Elite) MMW in Operation
- International Terminal G Two MMWs in use. Self opt-out is easy, if the far left lanes are open.
- Terminal 3 (UA General & Elite) MMW in Operation
- Terminal 3 (AC/UA) MMW in operation.
- Terminal 2 (AA/VX) MMW in operation
SLK - AIT installed in August 2017 per Post #1364
SMF - Terminal A CLEAR! B2 C/P has the Full Body Scanner - Two machines in the left lanes.. Stay to the far right to avoid the BKSX
SNA - MMW at all checkpoints. SDOO likely impossible.
SJC - MMW at all lanes, except for the family line. - Terminal B has eight lanes @ the C/P, all MMW. WTMD available for Precheck in the far right lane.
SJU - Concourse A 2 BKSX, WTMD on left. B6 even more speed lets you SDOO. BKSX installed @ Concourse B & Two BKSC at Concourse C
SLC - Terminal 1 has MMW - Terminal 2 (DL) - Terminal 3 has a single line for the C/P - MMW @ both C/Ps
SRQ - Two MMWs installed
STL - 2 BKSX installed at Terminal 1 A C/P - BKSX @ Term. 2 (East Terminal/WN)
SWF - MMW installed at the the sole checkpoint. SDOO is nearly impossible.
TLH - One MMW for the sole checkpoint
TOL - MMW recently installed. Only at one C/P.
TPA - Airside A & Airside E C/P (AC, DL, UA) - MMW
TRI - MMW installed
TUL - All lanes have the MMW
TYS - MMW Installed
US & International Airports receiving the Full Body Scanner soon
ABZ, BHD, BRS, CWL, EMA, LTN, NCL, SOU (all UK)
International Airports using the Full Body Scanner
Note: Opt-outs are permitted by law at all airports in the European Union
ALA - Backscatter Installed - Unsure if Opt-Out is possible
AMS - MMW throughout, with no WTMD. Opt out allowed and not questioned. Pat down is not as invasive as US or UK.
BFS - MMW in place; location and details unknown. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
BHX - MMW behind WTMD in lane 2/3; passengers who trigger the WTMD are scanned rather than being patted down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
BNE - MMW in use. Opt-out not possible.
DME - One MMW in the business security area of the international terminal, unclear if opt out allowed. Setup is that WTMD leads directly into MMW - did not ask about opt out but did not seem likely.
CGN - 2D: Full Body Scanner at primary lanes. Far left/right lanes & fast track still on WTMD.
CPH - MMW at every lane, used only as secondary check if you beep the WTMD.
EDI - MMW at the far left end of checkpoint, random selection. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
FCO - Test phase II of the L3 MMW scanner with 'new software'
FRA - Currently investing in introducing 60 new scanners between May 2015 - early 2016. Some are already in place. Not every lane has Full Body Scanner.
GLA - MMW at the left end of checkpoint, used as secondary check if you beep the WTMD. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
LCY - MMW in left-most lane at the checkpoint with automatic entry gates. The checkpoint where someone scans your boarding pass manually is safe. Selection is random/secondary. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
LED - MMW - Screener looking at images is right in front of you...
LGW - MMW in one lane per checkpoint, behind the WTMD, and if WTMD beeps the passenger is sent to the MMW as secondary rather than a pat-down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room. Fast track is safe in both terminals.
LHR - T1 MMW near checkpoint exit, random selection. Amex Fast Track is safe but BA fast track is not. All other terminals have MMW in one lane per checkpoint, behind the WTMD, and if WTMD beeps the passenger is sent to the MMW as secondary rather than a pat-down. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room. Fast track is not safe. The small transit checkpoints at T5B and T5C are WTMD only. T5 First Wing is not safe, with opt out to a private room and all bags checked.
ICN - Checkpoints 1 & 3 have one BKSX - Use Checkpoints 2 or 4 to avoid the Full Body Scanner
KBP - Kiev, Ukraine - L3 MMW. No Opt-Out for flights to Europe
MAN - MMW all over the place, expect to be scanned if you beep the WTMD. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
MXP - Test phase II of the L3 MMW scanner with 'new software'
NBO - Nairobi, Kenya MMW some checkpoint at new terminal 1A.
NUE - MMW at one security lane. Opt out allowed.
PVG - Machines used sporadically and only in certain lanes. Not in family lane
STN - MMW in lanes 5/6. Use the right-hand of the three entrances to security which feeds lanes 11-15. Opt-out permitted but may result in a search in a private room.
STR - MMW throughout T3. Opt out allowed.
SVO - L3 MMW installed. Unsure if opt-out is possible. Transfer checkpoint is safe
SXM - Only MMW installed, no backup WTMD. Opt out allowed.
SYD - MMW in use. Opt-out not possible.
YEG - MMW in use for domestic/transborder flights. Random, but opt-out permitted and advertised. NEXUS Lane is Full Body Scanner free
YHZ - MMW in use in domestic/international departure area. All lines have WTMD. Unsure of transborder departure area. Opt out availability advertised.
YOW - 1 Full Body Scanner in the Domestic/Intl C/P - Appears to be used for secondary screening - MMW. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YUL - MMW in far left lane being used on all pax. OPT OUT Permitted and advertised.
YQM - One MMW in operation. Looks to be for US bound passengers. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YQB - One MMW in operation. Not used very often. Opt out permitted and advertised.
YQR - MMW has been installed. Unclear who is sent to it
YVR - US-bound pax use the MMW, randomly determined by a machine - Domestic, C gates has a MMW for "random selectees" - OPT-OUT POSSIBLE!
International to Domestic transfer checkpoint has one MMW
YYC - US-bound pax use the MMW, randomly determined by a machine - OPT-OUT advertised.
YYZ - T1, US Departures has the Full Body Scanner for SSSS/Random Selection/Resolution of WTMD alarms - T1 Domestic - 2 MMW for Secondary only. None in NEXUS line, not always in use - MMW - YYZ Concourse Level (between Arr/Dep) C/P has the MMW, usually sits idle. Opt out is advertised.
YXU - MMW at checkpoint, secondary only, opt out advertised.
YKF - MMW installed, secondary only, opt out allowed.
US & International airports not using the Full Body Scanner
AAQ -
AKL -
ASU - (South America)
AVL -
BHM -
BLL - Denmark
BMI -
BRU -
BSL - has no scanner installed! All WTMD ONLY
BTR -
BTV -
BUR -
BZN -
CDG - WTMD only for crossing from international arrival to rest of airport; no additional security at international gates (Terminal 2E)
CHO -
CFE - Checkpoint does require removal of liquids from carryon bags, and removal of shoes
CLD -
CMI -
CPH - Copenhagen
DOH -
DUB -
- Terminal 2:
- Regular security - all WTMD
- US Pre-clearance - no WTMD nor scanners, just bag X-ray
DXB -
ECP -
EZE -
FMM - Bavaria
FOE - Topeka
FRA -
GRU - Terminal 2, International
GTR -
HKG -
ICT -
JAN -
LOS -
KOA -
KWT -
LEX -
MAA - Chennai, India
MEX - Terminal 2
MGM -
MLA - Malta
MHT -
NOR -
NRT -
PEK -
PLS - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (Caribbean)
PUQ -
PVG -
RUT -
SAV -
SBA -
SBP -
SCL -
SDF - Has no plans to add the Full Body Scanner! ^^ - http://www.wlky.com/news/25907378/detail.html
SIN -
SPI -
SXF - Berlin
SYR -
TUS -
VIE - Austria
WAW -
ZRH - has no scanner installed! All WTMD ONLY. (International gates to US have scanners, though)
Glossary of Abbreviations Used
AA - American Airlines
AB - Air Berlin
AC - Air Canada
AS - Alaska Airlines
B6 - JetBlue Airways
DL - Delta Airlines
NK - Spirit Airlines
SY - Sun Country
UA - United Airlines
US - US Airways
VX - Virgin America
WN - Southwest Airlines
WS - WestJet
ATR - Automated Target Recognition
C/P - Checkpoint
ETD - Explosive Trace Detection
MMW - Millimeter Wave
BKSX - Backscatter
SDOO - Self-Directional Opt-Out
TERM - Terminal
WBI - Whole Body Imager
WTMD - Walk Through Metal Detector
Complete List of Airports with Whole Body Imaging/Advanced Imaging Technology Scanner
Sep 13, 2011, 5:40 pm
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Does CO operate out of the same terminal as UA?
Thanks!
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Sep 14, 2011, 10:14 am
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Express Security Lane at PIT
Apparently, yesterday PIT opened a new "express" security line for passengers with only one carry-on bag. Has anyone gone through it yet? Does it lead to the WTMD-only section at the left?
Sep 15, 2011, 8:17 pm
#633
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Just got back from a trip
BUR - Still Clear
BOS - Fly Virgin America if you can, there is a small security checkpoint with no body scanners that only serves the Virgin America gates.
BUR - Still Clear
BOS - Fly Virgin America if you can, there is a small security checkpoint with no body scanners that only serves the Virgin America gates.
Sep 17, 2011, 8:11 am
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At LAX at 7AM today on AA at T4. Approached from the west side of the terminal and directed around the main checkpoint down a hall towards another checkpoint. From my approach there was only a WTMD, however approaching from the east got you a backscatter machine.
To their credit, the TSA here was very helpful, and even friendly.
To their credit, the TSA here was very helpful, and even friendly.
Sep 19, 2011, 4:47 pm
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Sep 21, 2011, 1:29 am
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I have a couple of questions about HNL. My flight is China Airlines to NRT Japan, departing 9AM
So question 1: Which check points would be most likely to have naked scanners roped off around 7-8AM?
Question 2: I heard about a little cheat called "inter-island terminal", but how does that work? Can I walk from that terminal to my international secure area? And more importantly, are the TSA in inter-island terminal going to let me through with a boarding pass to international flight departing out of completely different terminal?
So question 1: Which check points would be most likely to have naked scanners roped off around 7-8AM?
Question 2: I heard about a little cheat called "inter-island terminal", but how does that work? Can I walk from that terminal to my international secure area? And more importantly, are the TSA in inter-island terminal going to let me through with a boarding pass to international flight departing out of completely different terminal?
Sep 21, 2011, 3:21 pm
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help with PHX?
Flying out of Sky harbor T4 tomorrow (USAir) afternoon and was wondering what the best way to avoid the NoS? Last time I was there they were sending everyone through the scanner and I got lucky because the scanner line got backed-up. Don't want to press my luck so if there is an easy way besides getting a grope to avoid getting irradiated, please advise, thanks!
Sep 22, 2011, 6:14 pm
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Here is an update for Pittsburgh. At the main checkpoint, the leftmost lane is WTMD only. All other lanes are both WTMD and BKSX, one set per two lanes. On the far right is an express security lane, open to anyone with a single bag only. Next to it is the traditional elite priority lane. They both lead to the same set of WTMD/BKSX.
In summary:
PIT
Main Checkpoint - Left lane WTMD only; all other lanes have one set of WTMD and BKSX per two lanes. Express (one bag only) lane and elite traveler lane lead to the same set of WTMD/BKSX, with express leading directly to BKSX
Also, at ATL Atlanta, the first post of this thread says:
On the right side (lower numbers), I saw an MMW at lane 4 and lane 12 only. SDOO is easy, as long as they have many lanes open. Note: They had two entrances to this one checkpoint. Seems like the right side gives the best odds.
In summary:
PIT
Main Checkpoint - Left lane WTMD only; all other lanes have one set of WTMD and BKSX per two lanes. Express (one bag only) lane and elite traveler lane lead to the same set of WTMD/BKSX, with express leading directly to BKSX
Also, at ATL Atlanta, the first post of this thread says:
Center Checkpoint Lanes 1-4, 13-16, & 21-24 have MMW installed
Sep 23, 2011, 5:14 pm
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Update for PDX. It is still NoS free, however I got to chatting with a TSO about how my belt only alarms at PDX (they turned the sensitivity of the WTMDs up around 9/11
).
Anyway, they have measured both checkpoints for the NoS. They will be delivered next month and will be operational (they think) by Nov/Dec. These will be the MMW types with the ATR software pre-loaded. If anyone wants to mess around with them, go move the white tape strips on the floor under the bag chutes. The MMW machines will be located on the white tape.
Looks like they're going to move the checkpoints back several feet to make them fit. He assured me they're going to keep all the WTMDs. Hopefully the lines won't get too unruly once these things start running. At least they aren't backscatter machines, and all the WTMDs will be kept. Or so they say.
).Anyway, they have measured both checkpoints for the NoS. They will be delivered next month and will be operational (they think) by Nov/Dec. These will be the MMW types with the ATR software pre-loaded. If anyone wants to mess around with them, go move the white tape strips on the floor under the bag chutes. The MMW machines will be located on the white tape.
Looks like they're going to move the checkpoints back several feet to make them fit. He assured me they're going to keep all the WTMDs. Hopefully the lines won't get too unruly once these things start running. At least they aren't backscatter machines, and all the WTMDs will be kept. Or so they say.
Sep 25, 2011, 10:20 am
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At LAX at 7AM today on AA at T4. Approached from the west side of the terminal and directed around the main checkpoint down a hall towards another checkpoint. From my approach there was only a WTMD, however approaching from the east got you a backscatter machine.
To their credit, the TSA here was very helpful, and even friendly.
To their credit, the TSA here was very helpful, and even friendly.
What sort of loser signs up new with the TSA? They are lower than IRS agents.
On topic, the reason Bellingham doesn't need the scanners is because their long-time agents are mostly former military and are highly trained. They are a border airport (many Canadians flying out of there because it's cheaper), and they put their money into training. They also support their agents' discretion. I feel a lot safer with trained professionals than with bottom-of-the-barrel feeders relying on naked images.
Sep 25, 2011, 10:46 pm
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Flying out of Sky harbor T4 tomorrow (USAir) afternoon and was wondering what the best way to avoid the NoS? Last time I was there they were sending everyone through the scanner and I got lucky because the scanner line got backed-up. Don't want to press my luck so if there is an easy way besides getting a grope to avoid getting irradiated, please advise, thanks!
Sep 25, 2011, 11:30 pm
#642
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Friendly TSA at LAX? That's the first I've heard. My daughter went through this summer, declined the naked machines (gorgeous and built 20 y.o.), and they rudely dumped EVERYTHING and went through it very slowly. She told them she was connecting to an international flight and they moved even more slowly, telling her she should've gone through the scanner.
What sort of loser signs up new with the TSA? They are lower than IRS agents.
On topic, the reason Bellingham doesn't need the scanners is because their long-time agents are mostly former military and are highly trained. They are a border airport (many Canadians flying out of there because it's cheaper), and they put their money into training. They also support their agents' discretion. I feel a lot safer with trained professionals than with bottom-of-the-barrel feeders relying on naked images.
What sort of loser signs up new with the TSA? They are lower than IRS agents.
On topic, the reason Bellingham doesn't need the scanners is because their long-time agents are mostly former military and are highly trained. They are a border airport (many Canadians flying out of there because it's cheaper), and they put their money into training. They also support their agents' discretion. I feel a lot safer with trained professionals than with bottom-of-the-barrel feeders relying on naked images.
Sep 25, 2011, 11:35 pm
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FS, I just want to re-post some information which I posted a while back but you seemed to have missed.
As I posted above, there are actually several MMW devices in the main checkpoint, but ATL has always been a very, very easy SDOO for me. Lanes 10/11 are typically my go-to lanes as they are the first WTMD-only lanes they will open after all of the MMW lanes have been opened. Even during slower periods when they don't have any WTMD-only lanes open, the TSOs are not agressive when it comes to sending pax through the MMW. During my most recent trip through the ATL main checkpoint when no WTMD-only lanes were open, the TSOs were letting pax choose their own fate, so the only pax that went through the MMW are the ones that walked up to it. The WTMD was definitely the more popular option. In fact, there were times when the MMW didn't even have anyone in it since everyone was choosing the WTMD.
And yes, going right is the better choice, since you can access lanes 10/11 from there.
ATL
In the main checkpoint, the lanes with the MMW are actually 12-15 (not 13-16), and 21-22 (lanes 23 and 24 do not exist). In the south checkpoint lanes 2/3 and 4 have the MMW (a total of 2 MMW devices) and lane 1 is WTMD-only.
SRQ
There are 3 MMW devices, which means that each pair of lanes has the NOS.
In the main checkpoint, the lanes with the MMW are actually 12-15 (not 13-16), and 21-22 (lanes 23 and 24 do not exist). In the south checkpoint lanes 2/3 and 4 have the MMW (a total of 2 MMW devices) and lane 1 is WTMD-only.
SRQ
There are 3 MMW devices, which means that each pair of lanes has the NOS.
Also, at ATL Atlanta, the first post of this thread says:
On the right side (lower numbers), I saw an MMW at lane 4 and lane 12 only. SDOO is easy, as long as they have many lanes open. Note: They had two entrances to this one checkpoint. Seems like the right side gives the best odds.
Center Checkpoint Lanes 1-4, 13-16, & 21-24 have MMW installed
And yes, going right is the better choice, since you can access lanes 10/11 from there.
Sep 26, 2011, 10:10 am
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Aaarrrrrgggggghhhh. BKK, east transfer security, middle two, of four, lanes have NoS. Self opt is easy but the sheeple had no problem lining up in those two lanes.
I've been able to avoid NoS completely, my time is soon to come to an end.
I've been able to avoid NoS completely, my time is soon to come to an end.
Sep 26, 2011, 3:36 pm
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,837
At DCA? CO and UA operate out of different terminals. I don't know if there are MMW in the UA concourse, but there are definitely in the US concourse.