Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 19.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 050/05-15KT, +01
FL100: 030/10-20KT, -08
FL180: 330/05-15KT, -24

Overview of weather systems:
About 700 km ENE of Dalatangi is a 978 mb low moving ENE with a trough extending from it towards Iceland. Over N-Greenland is a 1019 mb high.

Near surface winds:
N and NE 10-20KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT and limited/poor visibility in intermittent rain/drizzle or mist in the N- and E-parts. SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT in the S and W with mostly good visibility, but patches of light rain with lower cloudbase and limited visibility. Tops LYR to 18,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts, but marginal in the S and W.

Freezing level:
4000-5500 FT, lowest in the NE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT or less.

Other information:
NIL.