2024-10-22

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 ZWN07Latitude: 49.128086 Longitude: 7.329078
Waypoint AGENTLatitude: -20.016500 Longitude: -55.619833
Waypoint XIDAKLatitude: 48.661667 Longitude: -71.394167
Waypoint DT442Latitude: 52.521444 Longitude: 13.676961
Waypoint VK110Latitude: 51.334914 Longitude: 8.924353
Waypoint MITEMLatitude: 57.280738 Longitude: -130.302949
Waypoint ROXAPLatitude: 49.915197 Longitude: 8.364136
Waypoint APGEBLatitude: 49.825076 Longitude: -83.441438