Low level flight conditions over Iceland
07.11.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/30-60KT, strongest in the N, -00
FL100: 240/40-65KT, strongest in central and N Iceland, -08
FL180: 240/35-65KT, strongest in the NW, -20
Overview of weather systems:
Over S-Norway is a 1029 mb high and from it lies a ridge to the west. About 200 km E of Ammassalik is a 1001 mb through slowly moving NE.
Near surface winds:
SW-ly 20-55KT, strongest in the NW and N parts of Iceland.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/drizzle and poor visibility in the S, W and NW-parts of Iceland. Mostly FEW/SCT above 3000FT in the NE and E with good visibility. Tops above 18,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable, but mostly good in the NE and E.
Freezing level:
From 2,000 FT in the NW up to 5,500 FT at the E coasts.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the N and W. LGT elsewhere.
Other information:
NIL.
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