2025-07-04

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 GM506Latitude: 60.254167 Longitude: 11.531944
Waypoint DH405Latitude: 53.590122 Longitude: 10.187761
Waypoint REXILLatitude: 46.688056 Longitude: -71.277222
Waypoint VN107Latitude: -37.325806 Longitude: 175.066750
Waypoint HENRILatitude: 51.026111 Longitude: -113.761667
Waypoint DK215Latitude: 51.081369 Longitude: 6.993628
Waypoint LUNUDLatitude: 54.805278 Longitude: 9.319444
Waypoint MAKRALatitude: 31.272686 Longitude: 130.394975