Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 18.07.2025

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 070/10-20KT, +09
FL100: 130/10-20KT, -01
FL180: 140/15-25KT, -16

Overview of weather systems:
About 380 km SSE of Dyrholaey is a 1000 mb low moving slowly N. Over Greenland is a 1016 mb high.

Near surface winds:
Easterly or variable winds, 10-20KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT and light rain and drizzle with limited to poor visibility in the S parts. SCT/BKN at 1000 to 2500 FT in the N parts with haze or mist and poor visibility in many places. Tops LYR at 20,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts.

Freezing level:
7000 to 10,000FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
Volcanic gases and atmosphereic water vapour produce a volcanic haze which can redcue visibility significantly.