Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 08.06.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 140/10-35KT, strongest in the N, 01
FL100: 150/10-25KT, strongest in the N, but 100/20-35KT in the NW, -09
FL180: 140/10-40KT, strongest in the far NE, -27

Overview of weather systems:
Over W-Iceland is a 990 mb low, moving SW. 250 km NE of Faroe Islands is a 999 mb low, moving NW.

Near surface winds:
SE 15-30KT in the E-part, but up to 35KT in higher grounds. NE 15-25KT in the NW-part, but variable 05-15KT in the SW-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2000 FT and rain or rain showers with limited/poor visibility in the S. FEW/SCT above 1500 in the NE parts and mostly dry and good visibility, but possibly some low clouds along the E coast later. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W, but good/marginal in the NE.

Freezing level:
3500-5000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the E and NW parts.

Other information:
NIL.