Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 16.05.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 170/10-20KT, but 110/22-30KT in the S and SW, -02
FL100: 120/10-20KT, -08
FL180: 130/15-40KT, strongest in the W, -21

Overview of weather systems:
450 km NE of Cape Farewell is a quasi-stationary 991 mb low. 200 km NE of Jan Mayen is a 1012 mb high.

Near surface winds:
Southeasterly 25-40KT by the south and southwest coast but southerly or variable 10-20KT elsewhere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT in the south and west and intermittent rain or drizzle with limited visibility at times, but lighter wind and decreasing precipitation tonight. Widely SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in northeast- and east iceland. Possible fog around the Eastfjords. Tops above 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in the south and west. Mostly good in north and east Iceland, but poor/impassable in fog by the Eastfjords.

Freezing level:
1500 to 4000 FT, lowest near the east coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in the south and west.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the south and west.

Other information:
NIL.