Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 28.05.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 130/05-15KT, but 070/10-20KT in the NW, -02
FL100: 220/15-35KT, strongest in the S, -02 in the S to -13 in the NW
FL180: 230/50-75KT, strongest in the NW, -20

Overview of weather systems:
700 km SSW of Reykjanes is an increasing 1006 mb low, moving NE. Over Greenland is a 1040mb high. Over The North Sea is a 1028 mb high, moving SE.

Near surface winds:
NE- and E-erly wind 05-20KT, but 20-35KT in the NW and along the N and SE coasts with gust up to 40KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain in the S and rain/sleet in the N, E and Strandir area over Westfjords, but snow in higher grounds with limited visibility in most places. Becoming SCT/BKN over W-part of Westfjords and marginal/good visibility. Tops above 18.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most places. Becoming marginal in the W-part of Westfjords.

Freezing level:
0 to 2500FT in the N, but 2500-5000FT in the S-part.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
Widely LGT/MOD.

Turbulence:
Widely LGT, but LGT/MOD in the NW and along the N and SE coast.

Other information:
NIL.