noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
landing on an aircraft carrier; deck-landing
Specifically refers to an aircraft landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Used in military and aviation contexts.
パイロットは空母への着艦に成功した。
The pilot succeeded in landing on the aircraft carrier.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
reaching a warship; arrival of a warship at a port
Refers to a warship arriving at a port or reaching another ship. Less common than the aircraft landing sense.
護衛艦が横須賀に着艦した。
The escort ship arrived at Yokosuka.