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Waypoint (WP)

A designated geographical location used for route definition or progress-reporting purposes and is defined in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.

Dictionary Term

Waypoint (WP)

Definition

  • A designated geographical location used for route definition or progress-reporting purposes and is defined in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017