2026-03-27

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 OSGOTLatitude: 43.625000 Longitude: -1.582472
Waypoint KLAGYLatitude: 46.514300 Longitude: 14.775169
Waypoint HD460Latitude: 58.910083 Longitude: 5.458194
Waypoint BLASKLatitude: 20.985278 Longitude: -105.382500
Waypoint GEPTULatitude: 67.794208 Longitude: 15.354450
Waypoint WEBERLatitude: 32.169139 Longitude: 134.997222
Waypoint KOKAILatitude: 36.193786 Longitude: 140.024914
Waypoint ATNOSLatitude: 58.783019 Longitude: 8.232719