Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 15.08.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/05-15KT, +03
FL100: 300/05-15KT, -02
FL180: 300/10-20KT, -18

Overview of weather systems:
Just W of Iceland is a 1016 mb high, with a ridge extending over the N part. 150 km S of Dyrhólaey is a semi stationary and small low of 1012 mb.

Near surface winds:
Variable wind, widely 5-10 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500FT in SE-Iceland with occasional light rain/drizzle with possibly limited visibility. BKN/OVC at 1500-3500 FT in S-Iceland and mostly dry and good visibility. Elsewhere FEW/SCT abv. 2500 FT with dry weather and mostly good visibility, but mist/fog in a few places, especially early on. Tops in SE-Iceland at 10.000-12.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in SE-Iceland, but marginal/OK elsewhere.

Freezing level:
7.000 to 8.000FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in SE- and S-Iceland ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
NIL.

Other information:
NIL