Low level flight conditions over Iceland
25.04.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 210/10-30KT in the W, 260/10-20KT in the NE, but VRB/05-15KT in the SE, -02
FL100: 270/10-25KT, -07
FL180: 270/15-40KT, strongest in the NW, -21
Overview of weather systems:
Over E-Greenland is a 1012 mb low that is moving E, but 200 km SE of Dalatangi is a 1028 mb ridge that is moving SE.
Near surface winds:
Southerly or variable winds, 10-25 KT, strongest in the west part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Mostly BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT in the south and west with light drizzle/mist/fog and poor visibility in places. FEW/SCT ABV 2000FT and and good visibility in the northeast and east, but possible fog by the east coast. Tops LYR to 14,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but mostly good in the northeast and east.
Freezing level:
From 1000 FT in the east up to 6500 FT in the southwest.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD.
Turbulence:
LGT, but OCNL MOD in the west and east.
Other information:
NIL.