Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 04.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/10-25KT, but 270/10-30KT in the E, +04
FL100: 250/05-15KT, -02
FL180: 340/10-15KT, -17

Overview of weather systems:
Far SW over the ocean is a 1028 mb high with a ridge extending NE over Iceland. Just E of Cape Farewell is a slowly increasing 1012 mb low drifting to the NE.

Near surface winds:
Variable 05-15KT, strongest in the South.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 1500-3000FT in the W, but FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT elsewhere with mostly good visibility. Fog patches by the N, E, and W coastal area. Tops around 10.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in coastal areas in the N, E and W, but marginal/good elsewhere.

Freezing level:
8000 to 10.000 FT, highest in the W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.