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.
The standard term for the system or service of air traffic control. Used in formal and technical contexts.
航空管制の仕事はとても責任が重い。
The work of air traffic control carries great responsibility.
A more formal and explicit term, often used in official documents or international contexts. Literally 'air traffic control'.
航空交通管制の技術は日々進歩している。
Air traffic control technology is advancing every day.
Referring to the physical location or the team working there.
The control tower at an airport. Commonly used in everyday conversation.
管制塔からパイロットに指示が出された。
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.
航空管制センターは空域全体を監視している。
The air traffic control center monitors the entire airspace.
Referring to the process or action of directing aircraft.
The verb phrase meaning 'to perform air traffic control'. Natural in formal and technical descriptions.
彼は長年、航空管制を行ってきた。
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'.
管制官はレーダーを使って航空機を誘導する。
Air traffic controllers guide aircraft using radar.
Referring to the individual who works in air traffic control.
The standard term for an air traffic controller. Used in official job titles and everyday speech.
航空管制官になるには厳しい訓練が必要だ。
Becoming an air traffic controller requires rigorous training.
A shorter, common abbreviation for air traffic controller, often used in context where aviation is clear.
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.
航空管制のミスで遅延が発生した。
A delay occurred due to an air traffic control error.
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.
Please follow the air traffic controller's instructions.