2026-08-15

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 ELSIMLatitude: 57.037143 Longitude: -101.223934
Waypoint SB042Latitude: 48.592450 Longitude: 8.053386
Waypoint VE011Latitude: 52.387672 Longitude: 10.636697
Waypoint DUBSALatitude: 3.816944 Longitude: 104.761111
Waypoint EH614Latitude: 52.207764 Longitude: 4.526492
Waypoint MASUDLatitude: 53.046331 Longitude: -113.554608
Waypoint ESTURLatitude: 47.929167 Longitude: -67.409167
Waypoint EHV25Latitude: 51.394294 Longitude: 5.095028