Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 06.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 070/05-30KT, strongest in far S, +2
FL100: 070/05-25KT, strongest in far S, -06
FL180: 030/20-30KT over Vestfords, VRB10KT elsewhere, -19

Overview of weather systems:
600 km S of Dyrholaey is an increasing 988 mb low moving NNE. Over Greenland is

Near surface winds:
NE 05-15KT, but 20-35KT in the far S and SE.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at or above 2000 FT in NE and E with some rain showers/drizzle in places. Widely CAVOK in SW and central Iceland, and in places in the NW. Tops near or above 15.000 FT in the N and E, but above 18.000FT in the SE.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in places in NE and E. Good/marginal in SW-Iceland and in places in the NW.

Freezing level:
5000 to 6000 FT, highest in the S.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in SE. Mostly LGT elsewhere.

Turbulence:
MOD in SE. Mostly LGT elsewhere.

Other information:
NIL.