Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 25.07.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 010/20-30KT, but 330/30-50KT in the E-part, +02
FL100: 340/15-40KT, strongest in the NE, -05
FL180: 300/20-35KT, -20

Overview of weather systems:
Between Iceland and Norway is an extensive 997 mb area of low pressure drifting E.

Near surface winds:
N-ly 10-25 KT, but NW 30-50 KT in SE- and E-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 in N- and NE-Iceland and intermittent drizzle or light rain with limited visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in the S-parts and near the W-coast. Tops at 5.000 to 11.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good in the S-parts and near the W-coast. Poor/impassable in N- and NE-Iceland.

Freezing level:
3.500 to 7.500 FT, lowest in the NE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in N- and NE-Iceland.

Turbulence:
MOD in SE- and E-Iceland. LGT in the W-parts.

Other information:
NIL.