Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 31.08.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 100/05-10KT, but 100/10-20KT in the SW, -01
FL100: VRB/05-10KT, but 100/10-20KT in the SW, -11
FL180: 270/10-20KT, -28

Overview of weather systems:
250 km S of Reykjanes is a 999 mb low that moves E. 150 km SW of Faroe Islands is a 1001 mb low that move NE. 250 km N of Jan Mayen is an intense 998 mb low that moves SE and decreases.

Near surface winds:
Variable 05-10KT, but SE 10-20KT in the SW.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2000 FT in the far E and in Strandir in the NW and in places in the highlands and OCNL light showers of rain. Otherwise mostly above 2000 FT and good visibility. Tops around 10.000-15.000 FT in the S and E.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in the E and in places in the NW. Otherwise mostly good.

Freezing level:
From 3.500 FT in the far N, up to 4.500 FT in the SW.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in far S.

Other information:
NIL.