Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 30.05.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 130/15-30KT, but 090/05-15KT over Vestfirðir, +03
FL100: 170/10-20KT, but 120/15-25KT in the S, -04
FL180: 160/15-25KT, -20

Overview of weather systems:
Over Greenland is a 1031 mb high that is slowly moving E. About 300 km SSW of Reykjanes is an extesive 999 mb low that is slowly moving N.

Near surface winds:
Easterly 10-30 KT, but east and northeast 30-40 KT near the southeast coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT and rain or drizzle with limited or poor visibility. Widely SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good or fair visibility in the northwest. Tops above 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but good/marginal in the northwest.

Freezing level:
3500 to 6500 FT, highest in the south.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD near mountains.

Other information:
NIL.