Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 05.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 210/30-50KT, strongest in the NW, 00
FL100: 210/20-45KT, strongest in the NW, but becoming 210/50-65KT there, -06
FL180: 220/40-65KT, strongest in the NW, -20

Overview of weather systems:
Over the Shetland Islands is an extensive and quasi-stationary 1037 mb high. Just S of Ammassalik is a 1005 mb low moving slowly NW.

Near surface winds:
S-erly 20-40KT, strongest over central highlands with possible 50KT gust, but S 15-25 KT in NE-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility in the S and W. FEW/SCT above 3000FT and good visibility in the NE and E. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but good in NE- and E-Iceland.

Freezing level:
4000 to 7500 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the S and W.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the N, W and central parts, but LGT OCNL MOD elsewhere.

Other information:
Mountain waves can be expected over Iceland.