Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 29.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/30-50KT, +04
FL100: 170/35-55KT, -03
FL180: 180/40-60KT, -17

Overview of weather systems:
300 km SSW of the Reykjanes peninsula is a 988 mb low moving N. 400 km W of Ireland is an increasing 968 mb low, moving N.

Near surface winds:
SE-erly 20-35KT in the S and E but up to 40KT over higher grounds. VRB 05-15KT in the NW.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2500 FT and rain or drizzle in most parts with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT light rain in places in the NE and central N. Tops LYR above 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but marginal in the NE and central N.

Freezing level:
5000 to 9000 FT, lowest in the NW.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N and W, but SEV locally in the SW-part, see SIGMET.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the S and E parts, but MOD over central highlands at first.

Other information:
MTW can be observed in the NE- Iceland.