Low level flight conditions over Iceland
22.08.2026
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/10-50KT, strongest in the NW, +05
FL100: 250/20-55KT, strongest in the NW, -01
FL180: 240/35-50KT, -15
Overview of weather systems:
Close to Cape Farewell is a 995 mb low and from it lies a trough to the NE.
Near surface winds:
Southwesterly wind, 10-35KT strongest in the west.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT and drizzle or rain with poor visibility, but SCT/BKN above 2500 FT with intermitten rain or drizzle with limited visibility in the northeast and east. Tops abv. 24.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable, but poor the northeast and east.
Freezing level:
7,000 to 10,000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation ABV FZL.
Turbulence:
NIL.
Other information:
NIL.
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