Low level flight conditions over Iceland
01.09.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 350/15-25K IN E PART, ELSE VRB05KT, -02
FL100: 350/10-20KT IN E PART, ESLE 270/10KT, -10
FL180: 300/15-25KT, -24
Overview of weather systems:
200 km NE of Faroe Islands is a 998 mb low that is slowly moving NE. 500 km SSE of Cape Farewell is a 1000 mb low that is moving NE and deepening.
Near surface winds:
Northerly or variable winds, 10-20KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN at 1200-2000FT in NE-Iceland and by the SE coast, and generally good visibility, Some afternoon showers expected in SE-Iceland. Generally FEW/SCT ABV 2500FT and good visibility in other parts. Tops LYR at 13,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good, but marginal in the NE part and by the SE coast.
Freezing level:
2000-5000 FT, highest in the SW.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD's in the SE parts.
Turbulence:
LGT in E-Iceland.
Other information:
NIL
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