Translation guide
The system and personnel responsible for directing aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safe and efficient movement.
Referring to the overall system, organization, or service that manages air traffic.
Referring to the physical location or the team working there.
Referring to the process or action of directing aircraft.
The verb phrase meaning 'to perform air traffic control'. Natural in formal and technical descriptions.
Referring to the individual who works in air traffic control.
Both mean 'air traffic control'. 航空管制 is more common in general use, while 航空交通管制 is the full formal term often seen in legal or international contexts. In most situations, 航空管制 is sufficient.
A delay occurred due to an air traffic control error.
A more formal and explicit term, often used in official documents or international contexts. Literally 'air traffic control'.
Air traffic control technology is advancing every day.
The control tower at an airport. Commonly used in everyday conversation.
Instructions were given to the pilot from the control tower.
Refers to an area control center (ACC) that manages en-route traffic, not just at airports.
The air traffic control center monitors the entire airspace.
He has been doing air traffic control for many years.
Means 'to guide aircraft'. Used when emphasizing the directing aspect, but less specific than 'air traffic control'.
Air traffic controllers guide aircraft using radar.
The standard term for an air traffic controller. Used in official job titles and everyday speech.
Becoming an air traffic controller requires rigorous training.
A shorter, common abbreviation for air traffic controller, often used in context where aviation is clear.
Please follow the air traffic controller's instructions.
In casual conversation among aviation enthusiasts or professionals, 'ATC' (エーティーシー) is sometimes used as a loanword. However, in standard Japanese, it's safer to use the Japanese terms.