Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 14.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 020/10-25KT, but 350/10-30KT in the NE and E, +02
FL100: 340/10-20KT, -02
FL180: 340/10-20KT, -17

Overview of weather systems:
300 km E of Langanes is a 1003 mb low, moving ENE. Far S over ocean is a 1030 mb high and from it lies a ridge to NW and over Greenland Sea.

Near surface winds:
Northerly winds, 10-20KT, strongest at the E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-3000FT and drizzle/mist in the N and E parts with limited visibility. SCT/BKN ABV 3000FT in the S and W and mainly good visibility. Tops LYR upto to 17.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E parts, good elsewhere.

Freezing level:
5.000 to 9.500FT, highest in the SW.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
Mainly LGT, but ISOL MOD at the E coast.

Other information:
NIL.