2024-10-06

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 APGATLatitude: 56.931111 Longitude: -111.120278
Waypoint UNSEPLatitude: -6.960794 Longitude: 125.802200
Waypoint AXOBULatitude: 42.944167 Longitude: -82.395000
Waypoint PHALOLatitude: 48.777778 Longitude: 7.095278
Waypoint MA178Latitude: -38.284350 Longitude: 175.154403
Waypoint LANSULatitude: 52.414014 Longitude: 4.946653
Waypoint DUDNILatitude: 52.236667 Longitude: -112.944500
Waypoint XOMSILatitude: 57.003056 Longitude: -111.230556