Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 05.11.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 190/35-50KT, but 200/25-35KT in the E part, 00
FL100: 200/25-45KT, strongest in the W part, -06
FL180: 210/40-50KT, -21

Overview of weather systems:
Over the Shetland Islands is an extensive and quasi-stationary 1037 mb high. Just S of Ammassalik is a 1005 mb low moving slowly N.

Near surface winds:
S-erly 25-40 KT, but S 15-25 KT in East-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. Higher ceiling and mostly dry in NE- and E-Iceland. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but marginal/OK in NE- and E-Iceland.

Freezing level:
4000 to 6000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD.

Turbulence:
MOD, but LGT/MOD in the E part.

Other information:
Mountain waves can be expected over Iceland.