Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 26.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 010/15-25KT, BUT 340/25-35KT IN E PART, +01
FL100: 350/10-25KT, -07
FL180: 310/15-30KT, -22

Overview of weather systems:
300 km W of Trondheim is an extensive 980 mb low drifting N, but 300 km SE of Ammassalik is a 1002 mb trough drifting SE and later E.

Near surface winds:
North winds, 10-15 KT, but 20-35 KT in the E parts.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-3000 FT in the NE parts and light patches of drizzle/rain with limited visibility. Widely FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT and good visibility in S- and W-Iceland, but some low clouds at the NW coast. Tops LYR to 14,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in the NE parts and by the NW coast, but generlly good elsewhere.

Freezing level:
4,000 to 6,500 FT, highest in the far S.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL in the E parts.

Turbulence:
Mostly LGT, but ISOL MOD in SE part.

Other information:
NIL.