2024-04-26

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 LUSANLatitude: 49.005233 Longitude: 13.351272
Waypoint MONJILatitude: 33.940764 Longitude: 130.979836
Waypoint OVAVALatitude: 49.837778 Longitude: -86.612778
Waypoint LUNEVLatitude: 77.166667 Longitude: 14.307222
Waypoint SWAMPLatitude: 36.320678 Longitude: 140.538061
Waypoint KUMANLatitude: 38.031667 Longitude: 27.832778
Waypoint WE403Latitude: 53.391114 Longitude: 7.330047
Waypoint OSDIKLatitude: 52.076608 Longitude: 8.279647