2026-09-30

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 SIGIXLatitude: -7.185333 Longitude: -71.999000
Waypoint CARONLatitude: -22.358333 Longitude: 149.865000
Waypoint ROMBULatitude: 69.001944 Longitude: -104.754167
Waypoint ITKUVLatitude: 58.730767 Longitude: -94.195211
Waypoint FQ296Latitude: 51.086436 Longitude: 8.609103
Waypoint UBUYULatitude: 33.940175 Longitude: 135.034608
Waypoint THANILatitude: 15.212437 Longitude: 104.626787
Waypoint UMBURLatitude: 51.459167 Longitude: 0.118889