2026-03-14

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 OTPOKLatitude: 43.015026 Longitude: -79.610524
Waypoint DG073Latitude: 52.181822 Longitude: 7.693081
Waypoint EH538Latitude: 52.965992 Longitude: 6.713703
Waypoint SNFEFLatitude: -29.096006 Longitude: 168.055847
Waypoint BR992Latitude: 60.093450 Longitude: 5.867067
Waypoint ZV604Latitude: 59.115736 Longitude: 5.889261
Waypoint MUSUSLatitude: 52.717500 Longitude: -113.655000
Waypoint LOPVILatitude: 59.266667 Longitude: -64.250000