AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#210843
Latitude
36.279009°
Longitude
-86.553375°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the fundamental horizontal and vertical datum for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference markers for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located in Wilson County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.27901° N, 86.55337° W, this point contributes to the geodetic framework supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications throughout the region. As with all NGS control stations, verification and documentation of this benchmark's stability and accessibility are essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying operations. Surveyors and geodesists rely on such established points to ensure consistent spatial referencing across multiple projects and jurisdictions. The continued inventory of these stations preserves critical infrastructure for professional surveying practice.

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AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210843 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.279009°, -86.553375°, corresponding to 36° 16′ 44.43″ N, 86° 33′ 12.15″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)36.279009, -86.553375
WGS84 (DMS)36° 16′ 44.43″ N, 86° 33′ 12.15″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US?

AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210843. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US?

The position of AIRWAY BEACON 65 — NGS GC2192 — Wilson County, US in WGS84 is 36.279009°, -86.553375° (decimal), or 36° 16′ 44.43″ N, 86° 33′ 12.15″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.