2024-04-25

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 DF150Latitude: 50.010247 Longitude: 8.751739
Waypoint ADSALLatitude: 62.627872 Longitude: -114.467666
Waypoint LETAGLatitude: 43.617557 Longitude: -79.545144
Waypoint KOPSILatitude: -31.932500 Longitude: -65.995833
Waypoint KEDPALatitude: 64.522778 Longitude: -110.788889
Waypoint LW008Latitude: 51.357519 Longitude: 7.428103
Waypoint GM521Latitude: 60.263989 Longitude: 11.119375
Waypoint SALLOLatitude: 54.916667 Longitude: 13.386194