Air Traffic are an English indie rock band from Bournemouth. The band's name originates from when they used to practice next to a runway at Hurn Airport, where air traffic control signals could be picked up on their amplifiers. Their music features heavy use of piano, and they have been described by NME to be like "Supergrass covering Little Richard". The band have received mainstream success due to the re-release of their single "Charlotte", and the release of their debut album, Fractured Life.

Air Traffic are a dynamic, young, talented quartet, who play what is best described as ‘piano-led indie rock’. Originally from the southern seaside town of Bournemouth, the band hit the scene in 2004, playing mostly south coast venues before moving to London late 2005 to maximise their exposure. The four 22 year olds are “driven by a blinding compulsion to write good music” and aim to “deliver them in explosive performances to as many people as possible” Having signed up to EMI in Ju