Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 17.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 180/50-80KT, strongest in the W part, +04
FL100: 190/55-85KT, strongest in the W part, -01
FL180: 200/55-95KT, strongest in the W part, -12

Overview of weather systems:
250 km NE of Cape Farewell is a 969 mb low moving slowly NE. A 1038 mb high is over the British Isles.

Near surface winds:
Southerly wind 45-75 KT, strongest in the W part and over the central highlands.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. Higher ceiling, mostly dry and good visibility in North- and East-Iceland. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but mostly good in North- and East-Iceland.

Freezing level:
8.000-10.000 FT highest in the NE and E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD, but LGT in North- and East-Iceland.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV.

Other information:
See SIGMET.