2026-05-16

Aviation Waypoints

What is a waypoint?

In aviation, a waypoint is a predetermined geographical position that is defined in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates (altitude is ignored). Waypoints may be a simple named point in space or may be associated with existing navigational aids, intersections, or fixes.

Waypoints used in aviation are given five-letter names. These names are meant to be pronounceable or have a mnemonic value, so that they may easily be conveyed by voice. In some cases the names correspond to a notable feature or landmark in the area (for example, a waypoint near Newton, Iowa has the name "MATAG"; Newton was the birthplace of the appliance manufacturer Maytag).

Selected aviation waypoints

Waypoint OSPOLLatitude: 50.150000 Longitude: -0.185556
Waypoint NAMGALatitude: 71.343611 Longitude: -79.521111
Waypoint DT532Latitude: 52.605119 Longitude: 12.895892
Waypoint TOBOBLatitude: -34.933333 Longitude: 145.080000
Waypoint MIXUTLatitude: 43.301667 Longitude: -80.108611
Waypoint REGATLatitude: -37.987442 Longitude: 177.118508
Waypoint PIMUPLatitude: 47.540278 Longitude: 3.387500
Waypoint NIJYOLatitude: 35.113806 Longitude: 135.394458