2026-11-12

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 CHA34Latitude: 50.094933 Longitude: 8.948175
Waypoint EXENALatitude: 56.118889 Longitude: 13.149750
Waypoint NASUMLatitude: 50.786731 Longitude: 7.634514
Waypoint NICAYLatitude: -34.961667 Longitude: 139.131667
Waypoint FLORILatitude: 23.244722 Longitude: -106.621944
Waypoint MA01Latitude: -39.649375 Longitude: 176.763344
Waypoint PALUTLatitude: 38.693889 Longitude: 39.533333
Waypoint RUBUSLatitude: 71.015000 Longitude: 30.000000