Low level flight conditions over Iceland
19.07.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/10-30KT, +08
FL100: 290/25-35KT, +02
FL180: 280/35-50KT, strongest in the SE, -12
Overview of weather systems:
850 km S of Reykjanes is extensive 1033 mb quasistationary high. Above Labrador Sea is 1000 mb low drifting N. By Scoreby Sound is 1012 mb trough.
Near surface winds:
SW-ly or variable winds, 10-30 KT, strongest in the far N.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 500-1500 FT and limited/poor visibility in light drizzle or mist in the W. Fair and good visibility in the E. Tops around 18.000 FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the W. Good in the E.
Freezing level:
9.500 to 12.000 FT, lowest in the NE.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in clouds.
Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in the N.
Other information:
NIL.
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