2026-01-15

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 ILIVILatitude: 57.376111 Longitude: -119.795278
Waypoint MINSOLatitude: 52.255833 Longitude: 8.548611
Waypoint MA248Latitude: -36.837858 Longitude: 174.817075
Waypoint APSIMLatitude: 69.916686 Longitude: 19.374311
Waypoint TY022Latitude: 49.177214 Longitude: 9.658422
Waypoint JOMMYLatitude: 42.816114 Longitude: 142.122103
Waypoint DARALLatitude: -20.701833 Longitude: -54.004333
Waypoint ETLENLatitude: 55.091667 Longitude: -105.268611