Reykjavík Domestic Airport houses the fleet of the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG), since most of the country’s population lives in and around the capital. The characteristically shaped Hallgrímskirkja Church in the city center is visible in the background.
Unaffected by vexing weather
“We are capable of conducting SAR and medevac missions within the Icelandic exclusive economic zone (EEZ),” Lárusson said, “The Icelandic SAR region covers a vast area of approximately 1.2 million square miles, while the EEZ is approximately 437,500 square miles. Our helicopters are specifically outfitted for rescue operations and feature external fuel tanks as standard to increase range. Additionally, we provide support to police or civil protection services, and we can deploy the helicopters equipped with Bambi Buckets in the event of wildfires.”
The island features deep gorges and high mountains. Environmental factors combined with Iceland’s subpolar
oceanic climate can create a wide variety of weather conditions within a day. Winter conditions can make maintenance difficult and lubricating oils thicken. According to the director general, this is rarely a limiting factor. “Our helicopters are designed for this specific weather and operational conditions. The manufacturer specifies which lubricants should be used when operating in cold weather. Cold temperatures can be tough on the engines, but this can be minimized by storing the aircraft in warm hangars and having access to ground power units. In addition, crews on duty monitor the weather prior to their mission. The H225 is also a true all-weather SAR helicopter. Our crews can continue their mission in virtually all types of weather, even during severe icing conditions because the type is fully de-icing certified. Deployment restrictions are start-up wind limits of 55 knots or freezing drizzle/rain.”
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