2026-09-04

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 URVESLatitude: 52.413333 Longitude: -114.886667
Waypoint IGVENLatitude: 51.175833 Longitude: -116.853333
Waypoint IPTUTLatitude: 54.722500 Longitude: -111.931111
Waypoint VIVAPLatitude: 56.563828 Longitude: -79.115351
Waypoint TANGULatitude: 43.560000 Longitude: -79.796111
Waypoint LAMEKLatitude: -18.155000 Longitude: 150.043333
Waypoint UDNENLatitude: 47.508333 Longitude: -61.556944
Waypoint PESGOLatitude: 53.846944 Longitude: -113.952500