2026-06-28

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 ITSEDLatitude: 44.123733 Longitude: -78.840766
Waypoint LERSILatitude: 52.153889 Longitude: 12.714444
Waypoint ROPRALatitude: 50.450195 Longitude: -89.085380
Waypoint NIKDALatitude: 54.608611 Longitude: 12.285556
Waypoint DUBAGLatitude: -15.546667 Longitude: 85.000000
Waypoint OTVESLatitude: 44.168293 Longitude: -76.697201
Waypoint MORIZLatitude: 35.056753 Longitude: 137.223192
Waypoint LIVETLatitude: 37.067644 Longitude: 140.243439