2026-02-05

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 DB532Latitude: 52.367428 Longitude: 13.111300
Waypoint TUSKILatitude: 60.106706 Longitude: 4.925717
Waypoint DF415Latitude: 50.306758 Longitude: 9.266475
Waypoint LOSIMLatitude: 22.586944 Longitude: 60.543889
Waypoint RABOTLatitude: 49.729444 Longitude: -97.276756
Waypoint URLASLatitude: 54.262222 Longitude: -125.728056
Waypoint ITLOPLatitude: 55.755833 Longitude: -98.003611
Waypoint SOMIMLatitude: 49.949444 Longitude: 7.197500