Low level flight conditions over Iceland
10.07.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/15-25KT in the E, but 230/20-35KT in the W, strongest over Westfjords, 00
FL100: 280/20-30KT, -02
FL180: 290/30-40KT, -19
Overview of weather systems:
200 km NNE of Langanes is a 1000 mb low, moving N. 1200 km S of Dyrholaey is an increasing 1025 mb high, moving NE. 600 km NW of Cape Farewell is a 992 mb low, moving NE.
Near surface winds:
SW- wind 10-30KT, strongest by the SE coast and in the NW, but becoming 20-35KT in the NW later.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1500-2500 and light drizzle/rain and possible poor visibility in places in the W part of Iceland. FEW SCT above 2000FT in the E and mostly dry and good visibility. Tops at 7.000-12.000FT in the W.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal in the W-parts, possibly poor in places. Good in the E.
Freezing level:
5.000 to 10.000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in the W.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the NW and by the SE coast.
Other information:
NIL.
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