Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 21.05.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 120/05-15KT in the W, but 060/05-15KT in the E, 00
FL100: VRB05KT, -06
FL180: VRB/05-10KT, -23

Overview of weather systems:
Far S from Iceland is an extensive 987 mb low, slowly moving N. Over Greenland is a 1022 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE and E-erly wind 05-25KT, stronghest in the NW and by the S and E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-1500FT and rain/drizzle with poor visibility in mist/fog the E, NE and over Strandir in the Westfjords. FEW/SCT above 2000FT in the W part and good visibility but becoming SCT/BKN at 1500-2000FT and possibly showers of rain in the S and SW. Tops around 8.000-12.000FT in the E, but around 14.000FT in the S.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the E and NE. Poor also over Strandir area. Good in the W, but becoming marginal/poor in showers in the S and SW.

Freezing level:
3500 to 5500 FT, lowest over the central area.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the E and NE, possibly LGT in showers in the S and SW later.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.