2024-07-27

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 AVPUKLatitude: 53.661389 Longitude: -94.934444
Waypoint IDE86Latitude: 53.438569 Longitude: -6.528283
Waypoint WELGOLatitude: 54.298375 Longitude: 7.415857
Waypoint NORTULatitude: 65.478611 Longitude: 14.299444
Waypoint DILUGLatitude: 50.410711 Longitude: 8.285625
Waypoint BLASKLatitude: 20.985278 Longitude: -105.382500
Waypoint HAM09Latitude: 53.620961 Longitude: 10.003269
Waypoint GIRASLatitude: 53.639167 Longitude: -5.959167