Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 08.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 170/10-25KT, strongest in the far S, +06
FL100: 190/20-35KT, strongest in the S, -03
FL180: 180/30-55KT, strongest in the S, -18

Overview of weather systems:
250 km S of Ammassalik is a 990 mb low, moving W and has a trough, extending towards ENE. 650 km ESE of Cape Farewell is a 994 mb low, moving NE and a 1022 mb high pressure ridge over the British Isles.

Near surface winds:
Southerly or variable winds, 05-20KT, strongest over high grounds.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 1000-2500FT and light rain/drizzle with poor visibility in places, but FEW/SCT above 2000FT and mostly dry in the E. Tops LYR upto 15,000FT in the W.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely poor, but impassable in places. Good/marginal in the E.

Freezing level:
5,000-10,000 FT, lowest in the W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.