2025-05-23

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 BENKALatitude: 63.310472 Longitude: 15.409056
Waypoint XELANLatitude: -36.834903 Longitude: 174.920819
Waypoint VEDOPLatitude: 31.537500 Longitude: 54.690556
Waypoint VN003Latitude: -41.184944 Longitude: 174.943500
Waypoint XUDPILatitude: 46.164444 Longitude: -79.412778
Waypoint MORGZLatitude: -38.150000 Longitude: 147.576667
Waypoint TASLALatitude: 45.026667 Longitude: -64.798611
Waypoint ULUNALatitude: 47.461389 Longitude: -61.687222