Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 08.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/10-30KT strongest in the NW, but 230/30-40KT over Westfjords, +07
FL100: 250/15-30KT, strongest in the NW, -01
FL180: 270/20-35KT, strongest in the NW, -16

Overview of weather systems:
Over Scotland is a 988 mb low, moving SE. 750 km SW of Cape Farewell is a 992 mb low, moving E and later NE.

Near surface winds:
SW-erly or variable wind, 5-15KT, but 15-30KT in the NW, strongest in higher grounds, increasing during the period to 40KT in places over Westfjords.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Mianly fair weather with good visibility, but becoming BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT in the far W and later in the SW and possibly light drizzle and poor visibility in places. Tops around 8.000FT in the far W and SW later.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely good, but becoming marginal/poor in the far W and SW later.

Freezing level:
8.500FT-10.500FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the NW.

Other information:
NIL.