Low level flight conditions over Iceland
06.06.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/15-30KT, strongest in the E, 00
FL100: 140/15-25KT, but 160/25-40KT in the E, -11
FL180: 150/25-50KT, strongest in the E, -27
Overview of weather systems:
A 984 mb low, 700 km SW of Iceland, is slowly moving NE.
Near surface winds:
S and SE 15-30KT, strongest in the NE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN at 1200-3000FT and rainshowers with limited visibility, but SCT in the NE and isolated showers. BKN/OVC at 0500-1500FT in the Eastfjords and intermittent drizzle or light rain with poor visibility. Tops near 18.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor, but marginal in Northeast-Iceland. Impassable in the Eastfjords.
Freezing level:
4000-5500FT, highest in the NE.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in CB's.
Turbulence:
MOD in CB's.
Other information:
NIL.