Low level flight conditions over Iceland
10.10.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 18010KT, but 220/10-20KT in the W, -02
FL100: 230/10-20KT, but more W-erly in the S and SW, -11
FL180: 270/25-35KT, but 26015KT in the E, -23
Overview of weather systems:
Over the Westfjords is a 990 mb minor low, slowly moving NW. 350 km E of the Fareo Islands is a 989 mb low, moving E.
Near surface winds:
S-erly 05-15KT, but W and SW 10-20KT in the W.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500FT and intermitten rain or drizzle with poor visibility at times. SCT/BKN above 2000 FT and mainly good visibility in the NE. Tops around 10,000-15,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor, but marginal/good in the NE.
Freezing level:
1800 to 3000 FT, lowest in the W.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation ABV FZL.
Turbulence:
LGT in the NW, but mostly NIL elsewhere.
Other information:
NIL.
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