2026-10-21

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 BAMESLatitude: 48.975278 Longitude: 1.486111
Waypoint VS094Latitude: -43.590833 Longitude: 170.185083
Waypoint KASGALatitude: 35.906850 Longitude: 139.821000
Waypoint VEPNALatitude: 43.616111 Longitude: -79.688056
Waypoint ALVOBLatitude: 47.493889 Longitude: -70.019444
Waypoint MASCALatitude: -25.031167 Longitude: -49.899167
Waypoint MOGLULatitude: 59.125000 Longitude: 11.769167
Waypoint TIKALLatitude: 8.005667 Longitude: 124.693944