2024-12-21

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 VARLYLatitude: -33.910000 Longitude: 153.340000
Waypoint DH456Latitude: 53.966361 Longitude: 9.703178
Waypoint BOMUMLatitude: 58.474444 Longitude: -70.083333
Waypoint DF174Latitude: 49.935700 Longitude: 8.419478
Waypoint DIRUMLatitude: 53.002778 Longitude: -6.661111
Waypoint ROKANLatitude: 53.663333 Longitude: 3.188889
Waypoint INREXLatitude: 61.013889 Longitude: 12.216667
Waypoint ILADALatitude: 51.310000 Longitude: -110.884444