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How many entry lanes do you need?

Model the checks your guests actually pass through and see how many entry lanes you need at the busiest point.

Peak arrival rate guests/h
Per lane guests/h
Entry lanes recommended

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What we assume

  • Every lane starts with 2 seconds per guest for movement and handover between stations.
  • Planning times per guest: ticket scan 4 sec., ID sample 2 sec. or every ID 6 sec., standard body search 8 sec. or thorough 14 sec., bag check 6 sec., stamp 2 sec. or wristband 4 sec.
  • Relaxed, normal and strong mean 25%, 40% and 60% of all guests arriving within the busiest hour.
  • The full standard entry totals 30 seconds per guest: 3,600 ÷ 30 = 120 guests per hour per lane.

Where these numbers come from: How to plan door check-in so the queue never forms

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