Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 07.04.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/30-55KT, strongest in the N, -03
FL100: 210/35-55KT, strongest in the central Iceland, -12
FL180: 230/30-50KT, strongest in the SE, -28

Overview of weather systems:
Just W of Bjargtangar is a 976 mb low, moving NW. 400 km S of Cape Farewell is an increasing 977 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S-erly winds, 20-40KT, strongest in the central Iceland with gust up to 55KT on higher grounds, slowly weakening.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-1500FT and rain or rainshowers with poor visibility in the S and W parts, but SCT/BKN over 3000FT in the N and NE with good visibilty. Tops LYR over 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W parts, but good/marginal in the N and E.

Freezing level:
2500 to 4500FT, highest in the NE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the S- and W-Iceland.

Turbulence:
Widely LGT/MOD, but MOD over central Iceland.

Other information:
NIL.