Low level flight conditions over Iceland
02.10.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 210/20-35KT, strongest in the W, 00
FL100: 210/15-30KT, strongest in the W, -10
FL180: 230/15-25KT, -27
Overview of weather systems:
250 km W of Bjargtangar is a stationary 983 mb low. Over Cape Farewell is a 987 mb low, moving E.
Near surface winds:
S and SW wind 10-25KT strongest in the higher grounds.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-3000 FT and intermittent rain or rainshowers with limited visibility in the S and W, but isolated rainshowers in the NE. Tops at 15.000 to 18.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor, but marginal in the NE.
Freezing level:
3500 to 5000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in showers.
Turbulence:
MOD in showers.
Other information:
NIL.
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