Low level flight conditions over Iceland
28.06.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 140/15-30KT, but 090/25-35KT in the NW, 03
FL100: 140/10-30KT, strongest wind in the E, -04
FL180: 120/10-40KT, strongest wind in the E, -19
Overview of weather systems:
A 990 mb low, 300 km SE of Iceland, is moving NNE and a 1019 mb high is over Greenland.
Near surface winds:
E-ly 15-30KT, but NE 30-40 KT in the NW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-2000FT and rain with limited/poor visibility in the S-, E- and NW-parts. SCT/BKN 2000-4000FT with good visibility, but locally limited visiblity in light rain or drizzle in the N- and SW-parts. Tops above 18.000FT. Gradually increasing risk for isolated rain showers with CB's in the N-part.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S-, E- and NW-parts, but marginal/good in the N- and SW-parts.
Freezing level:
5000 to 7000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
ISOL MOD in the NW-part. LGT in other parts. ISOL MOD in showers.
Other information:
Nil.