Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 09.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/10-35KT, strongest in the E, +02
FL100: 230/10-30KT, strongest in the SE, -08
FL180: 200/20-50KT, strongest in the E, but becoming 300/15-30KT in the W later, -25

Overview of weather systems:
Over the Westfjords is a 996 mb low, moving NNE. Over the British Isles is a 1020 mb high.

Near surface winds:
S and SW 10-25 KT, strongest in the E, but becoming W-erly, 05-15KT in the W-part later in the period.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN at 0800-3000 FT in the S and W parts and OCNL TCU's or CB's with rainshowers and limited visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in the NE-parts, but possible light showers in places. Tops near or above 15,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in the S and W part, but mainly good in the NE, but possible marginal in places.

Freezing level:
4000 to 6000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in the S and W.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD in showers and in the E.

Other information:
NIL.