2025-03-13

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 DN455Latitude: 49.391689 Longitude: 11.138744
Waypoint IPDASLatitude: 34.254167 Longitude: 126.716944
Waypoint VN028Latitude: -39.388111 Longitude: 176.821750
Waypoint DN422Latitude: 49.632925 Longitude: 10.734056
Waypoint SOPILLatitude: 47.025833 Longitude: 1.055000
Waypoint CREDYLatitude: -25.806667 Longitude: 153.253333
Waypoint MIMVALatitude: 53.100892 Longitude: 3.303508
Waypoint BOVUDLatitude: 48.332778 Longitude: -123.237778