Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 31.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/20-40KT, +02
FL100: 360/20-40KT, -05
FL180: 350/15-30KT, but 360/40-55KT in the E, -20

Overview of weather systems:
500 km E of Langanes is a 997 mb low, drifting E. Over Greenland is a 1030 mb high and a 1027 mb high 700 km ESE of Cape Farewell.

Near surface winds:
N and NW 15-35 KT, strongest by the S and E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2000 FT in the N and E parts, with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. FEW/SCT ABV 3000 FT and good visibility elsewhere, but ISOL rainshowers in the S. Tops LYR at 16,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E parts, but mainly good in the S and W.

Freezing level:
5000 to 8000 FT, highest in the far W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL in the E parts.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD.

Other information:
MTW's detected over S- and E-Iceland.