Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 11.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/05-20KT, but 120/15-35KT in the SW and S, +04
FL100: 170/05-25KT, strongest in the S, -02
FL180: 230/15-30KT, -15

Overview of weather systems:
Around 700 km NNE of Jan Mayen is a 990 mb low, drifting E. Around 900 km SW of Reykjanes is a 992 mb low, moving to the NE. E of UK is a 1028 mb high and a ridge reaches to the NNW.

Near surface winds:
S-ly or variable 05-20KT, but E wind 20-30KT later along the S-coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT in the S-part with limited/poor visibility in rain/drizzle. SCT/BKN ABV 3500 FT in other parts with overall good visibility. Tops 11.000FT, but ABV 20.000FT in the S- and E-part.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good/marginal, but poor/impassable in the S.

Freezing level:
7.000 to 10.000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in clouds.

Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in the S.

Other information:
NIL.