Low level flight conditions over Iceland
24.10.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 050/10-25KT, -07
FL100: VRB/05-10KT, -14
FL180: 210/15-25KT IN E PART, ELSE 230/10-15KT, -34
Overview of weather systems:
About 400 km W of the Hebrides is a 947 mb low moving E. About 420 km W of Reykjanes is a 989 mb minor low drifting SW.
Near surface winds:
NE 10-25KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT in N-Iceland with showers of rain/sleet and limited visibility in places. BNK/OVC at 0500-1500FT with intermittent snow/sleet and poor limited/visibility in places. FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT and mostly dry with in places elsewhere. Tops around 8,000-13,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the E-parts and in places in the N, but good elsewhere.
Freezing level:
SFC up to 3500FT, highest in the SE.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CU/TCU.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in CU/TCU.
Other information:
NIL.
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