2025-09-18

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 KALONLatitude: 36.489942 Longitude: 139.662900
Waypoint OTASALatitude: 59.670817 Longitude: -97.604095
Waypoint DUSRILatitude: 58.581944 Longitude: -109.679722
Waypoint VEREDLatitude: 52.894643 Longitude: 9.210584
Waypoint DOGOPLatitude: 18.809033 Longitude: 73.416833
Waypoint AVPUTLatitude: 65.033333 Longitude: -60.000000
Waypoint IBANALatitude: 30.849806 Longitude: 76.282167
Waypoint SI712Latitude: 37.133056 Longitude: 126.080000