2026-07-02

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 SEDEKLatitude: 52.261389 Longitude: -128.723333
Waypoint ZV922Latitude: 59.137278 Longitude: 5.201289
Waypoint UDIDILatitude: -13.043333 Longitude: -62.623333
Waypoint RIDLYLatitude: 51.647778 Longitude: 0.900000
Waypoint AKDASLatitude: -45.738564 Longitude: 170.387022
Waypoint BN406Latitude: 65.484758 Longitude: 12.216356
Waypoint POTIXLatitude: 10.234722 Longitude: 105.616667
Waypoint NINURLatitude: 47.735839 Longitude: 11.250544