2026-07-14

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 ETORALatitude: 46.594167 Longitude: 23.946944
Waypoint PEKRILatitude: 50.001944 Longitude: -98.470556
Waypoint HND05Latitude: 50.017436 Longitude: 7.332850
Waypoint OTNIVLatitude: 52.515815 Longitude: -125.369699
Waypoint KUKITLatitude: 50.929903 Longitude: 7.356428
Waypoint RESIRLatitude: 50.494490 Longitude: -92.133748
Waypoint RQN47Latitude: -45.146897 Longitude: 168.652722
Waypoint OSMUMLatitude: 62.840083 Longitude: 10.073028