2024-11-21

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 JILATLatitude: 4.408797 Longitude: 97.189617
Waypoint KAMITLatitude: 34.253889 Longitude: 126.771667
Waypoint MEDITLatitude: -11.128167 Longitude: -36.236500
Waypoint PIROXLatitude: 36.483333 Longitude: 28.050000
Waypoint VOKAKLatitude: 53.303611 Longitude: -110.850278
Waypoint VN173Latitude: -39.212111 Longitude: 177.036472
Waypoint PILBALatitude: -21.265000 Longitude: 118.121667
Waypoint OMINOLatitude: 48.938737 Longitude: -122.650630