Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 31.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 030/05-15KT, -01
FL100: 340/05-15KT, -11
FL180: 280/10-20KT, but 340/20-30KT in the far W, -29

Overview of weather systems:
300 km S of Dyrholaey is a 1000 mb low, moving E. Over Faroe Islands is a 1000 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
NE-erly or VRB 05-20KT, strongest in the NW.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT with showers of rain in CB clouds and possibly poor visibility, especially in central Iceland. Tops around 12,000-18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good/marginal, but poor/impassable in showers.

Freezing level:
3,000-5,000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT in the NW.

Other information:
NIL.