Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 01.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 170/30-55KT, strongest in the E, +02
FL100: 170/25-50KT, strongest in the E, -07
FL180: 170/20-40KT, strongest in the E, -24

Overview of weather systems:
Near the W- coast of Iceland is a 972 mb low, moving NW.

Near surface winds:
SE-ly 15-40KT in the SE and E, and in central highlands. S-erly 10-25KT in the W-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2500 FT in the S, W and in the Eastfjords with intermittent rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. SCT abv. 3000 FT with mostly good visibility in NE-Iceland. Tops near or above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S, W and in the Eastfjords. Mostly good in NE-Iceland.

Freezing level:
4000 to 5500 FT.

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

Turbulence:
LGT in the W, but LGT/MOD in the E part.

Other information:
NIL.