2026-05-10

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 AROLILatitude: -29.116667 Longitude: 146.616667
Waypoint COOKYLatitude: -34.803333 Longitude: 138.773333
Waypoint ATOTILatitude: 30.003583 Longitude: 125.198208
Waypoint VIXEMLatitude: 52.772125 Longitude: -87.313915
Waypoint KESKULatitude: 71.176111 Longitude: -78.951111
Waypoint CASPALatitude: -31.583333 Longitude: 117.463333
Waypoint GLENNLatitude: -27.575000 Longitude: 153.020000
Waypoint NOTOPLatitude: 45.452632 Longitude: -62.011913