Low level flight conditions over Iceland
15.06.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 090/10-30KT, but VRB08KT in the N-parts, +01
FL100: VRB/05-15KT, -07
FL180: 300/10-20KT, but VRB05KT in the S and W, -22
Overview of weather systems:
1000 km SSW of Reykjanes is a fairly extensive 993 mb low slowly moving NE. Just E of Iceland is a 1023 mb ridge of high pressure.
Near surface winds:
E-ly or VRB wind 10-30 KT, strongest in the far S.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-3000 FT in the W-part and patches of drizzle or rain with limited visibility. ISOL CB's inland in the NW with rainshowers. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in NE- and E-Iceland. Tops near or above 15.000 FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in the W-part. Good in NE- and E-Iceland.
Freezing level:
2.000 to 6.000 FT, lowest in the E.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in the W-parts.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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