Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 29.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 020/15-30KT, +01
FL100: 030/15-35KT, -06
FL180: 010/20-40KT, -21

Overview of weather systems:
Around 400 km N of Scotland is a 996 mb low drifting NNE. Over Greenland is a 1030 mb high and a 1024 mb high is around 500 km SE of Cape Farewell.

Near surface winds:
N-erly or variable winds, 15-30 KT, strongest at the E-coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-2500FT in the N and E parts with rain or drizzle and limited/poor visibility and fog at mountain passes. Fog banks also by the NE-coast. SCT/BKN ABV 2500FT and good visibility in the S and W. Tops up to 24,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in North- and East-Iceland and over the central area, but mainly good in the south and west.

Freezing level:
5,000 to 6,500 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ocnl MOD ABV FZL in the north and east parts.

Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD over the east coast.

Other information:
NIL.