Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 31.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/20-35KT, +02
FL100: 350/20-40KT, -05
FL180: 350/25-55KT, strongest in the E, -19

Overview of weather systems:
400 km E of Langanes is a 997 mb low, drifting E. Over Greenland is a 1030 mb high and 1026 mb high 700 km ESE of Cape Farewell.

Near surface winds:
N and NW 20-45 KT, strongest by the S and E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2000 FT in the NE and E, rain or drizzle with limited/poor visibility. FEW/SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility elsewhere but isolated rainshowers in the southeast. Tops near 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the NE and E, but mainly good in the S and W.

Freezing level:
5000 to 8000 FT, highest in the far W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT MOD in the E and NE.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV in the SE, but LGT/MOD elsewhere.

Other information:
Mountain waves are expected over Iceland.