Airport Passenger Security Market Global Report 2026

The airport passenger security market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.24 billion in 2025 to $10.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing air passenger volumes, increasing airport security threats, wider implementation of passenger screening procedures, strengthening airport security regulations, and rising demand for safe and secure air travel.

The airport passenger security market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for contactless passenger verification, increasing deployment of automated security checkpoints, growing need for faster passenger processing, increasing focus on airport security infrastructure, and rising demand for enhanced passenger safety. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of automated passenger screening technologies, rising demand for faster passenger identity verification, increasing emphasis on airport access control, expanding deployment of advanced passenger screening systems, and rising need for enhanced airport security operations.

The growing air passenger traffic worldwide is expected to drive the growth of the airport passenger security market going forward. Air passenger traffic refers to the movement of travelers transported by commercial airlines on domestic and international routes. The increase in air passenger traffic is driven by rising disposable incomes, allowing more people to travel by air for business and leisure purposes. Growing air passenger traffic is increasing demand for airport passenger security solutions by creating a greater need for advanced screening, identity verification, and surveillance systems to ensure safe and efficient passenger processing. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World, a Canada-based global nonprofit organization representing airports worldwide, global passenger traffic in 2024 exceeded 9.4 billion travelers, representing an 8.4% increase from 2023. Therefore, the growing air passenger traffic worldwide is driving the growth of the airport passenger security market.

Key companies operating in the airport passenger security market are focusing on adopting strategic partnerships to enhance passenger throughput, security efficiency, and seamless identity verification at airport checkpoints. Strategic partnerships are long-term collaborations between organizations that combine resources, expertise, or technologies to achieve shared business goals and strengthen their competitive position. For example, in August 2025, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a US-based airport, partnered with CLEAR, a US-based secure identity verification technology company, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a US-based government agency, to launch TSA Automated eGates, an advanced biometric-enabled security checkpoint solution for airport passenger security operations. The TSA automated eGates use biometric facial recognition technology to automatically verify passenger identities at airport security checkpoints. The system enables faster and contactless passenger authentication, reducing wait times and improving checkpoint efficiency. By automating identity verification, TSA officers can focus more on security screening activities. Introduced through a TSA and CLEAR partnership, the solution supports the modernization of airport passenger security and enhances the overall travel experience.

In April 2024, Amadeus IT Group, a Spain-based technology company, acquired Vision-Box for €320 million ($372.07 million). Through this acquisition, Amadeus aims to expand its airport technology capabilities by incorporating biometric identity, automated border control, and seamless passenger processing technologies, enabling the company to provide an integrated digital travel experience from booking through airport arrival and boarding. Vision-Box is a Portugal-based provider of biometric passenger security, border control, and digital identity solutions for the aviation industry.

Major companies operating in the airport passenger security market are Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., Smiths Group plc, Motorola Solutions Inc., Thales SA, Leidos Holdings Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., NEC Corporation, Analogic Corporation, OSI Systems Inc., Nuctech Company Limited, Evolv Technologies Inc., Genetec Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Veridos GmbH, Hanwha Vision Co. Ltd., Verkada Inc., Garrett Electronics Inc., CEIA S.p.A., Autoclear LLC, Astrophysics Inc., VMI Security System Technology Ltd., Suprema HQ Inc., LINEV Systems US Inc., Micro-X Limited, Gilardoni S.p.A., Westminster Group plc.

North America was the dominating region in the airport passenger security market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport passenger security market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the airport passenger security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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