Low level flight conditions over Iceland
03.09.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 110/15-30KT, but VRB/05-15KT in tge SW, 00
FL100: 140/10-30KT, strongest in the NE, -07
FL180: 140/10-25KT, strongest in the SE, -22
Overview of weather systems:
600 km S of Reykjanes is an extensive 983 mb low slowly moving E. Just N of Jan Mayen is a 1017 mb high.
Near surface winds:
E and NE 10-25 KT, strongest in the NW, but 25-35 KT in the far S/SE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT and intermittent rain with limited visibility. BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in the E-part and rain/drizzle and poor visibility, but possible mist/fog in places. Tops above 18.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely marginal or poor. Impassable in the E-part.
Freezing level:
3000 to 6000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the far S/SE and NW. Widely LGT elsewhere.
Other information:
NIL.
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