Plain English Meaning

A specific spot in the sky, defined by its exact latitude and longitude, that a pilot uses as a turning point or checkpoint along a route. Modern navigation systems fly from one waypoint to the next.

Full Definition

A predetermined geographical position used for route definition or progress reporting, defined in terms of latitude and longitude coordinates. Waypoints may be named (with a five-letter identifier such as DEXTR or BAYST) or unnamed, and may be positioned over a navigation aid or at any point in space. They are the building blocks of area navigation (RNAV) routes and procedures.

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