Low level flight conditions over Iceland
18.07.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/10-30KT, +08
FL100: 290/20-35KT, +02
FL180: 310/30-50KT, strongest in the SE, -12
Overview of weather systems:
850 km S of Reykjanes is a widespread 1033 mb high that is stationary. On Labrador Sea is 996 mb low slowly moving N. By Scoreby Sound is 1013 mb minor low.
Near surface winds:
SW-ly or variable winds, 10-25 KT, strongest in the NW-part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 500-1500 FT and limited/poor visibility in light drizzle or mist in the W. Fair and good visibility in the E. Tops around 22.000 FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the W. Good in the E.
Freezing level:
9.500 to 11.000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in clouds.
Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in the NW.
Other information:
NIL.
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