Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 21.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/35-55KT, strongest in the NE, +03
FL100: 200/30-60KT, strongest in the E, -05
FL180: 200/40-85KT, slowest near the W-coast, -21

Overview of weather systems:
600 km W of Reykjanes is an extensive 980 mb low slowly moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S-ly 25-45 KT, strongest in the highlands.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-3000 FT in the S and W and OCNL CB's with rainshowers and limited visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in the NE-parts. Tops of CB's near 15.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor or impassable in the S and W. Mostly good in the NE-parts.

Freezing level:
4500 to 9500 FT, highest in the far E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
Widely MOD.

Other information:
NIL.