Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 02.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 130/05-15KT, but 130/15-35KT in the SW, 00
FL100: 170/05-15KT, but 140/20-30KT in the SW, -10
FL180: 220/20-30KT, -21

Overview of weather systems:
800 km SW of Reykjanes is a 988 mb low, slowly moving N and later E. 200 km N of Shetland Islands is a 995 mb low, moving E.

Near surface winds:
SE-erly 05-15KT, but 10-25KT in the S, strongest by the coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-2000FT in the S, W and central Iceland with rain/drizzle and poor visibility at times. FEW/SCT above 3000FT and mostly dry and good visibility elsewhere. Tops above 18.000FT, layered.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in rain in the S, W and central Iceland, but good/marginal elsewhere.

Freezing level:
2500-4500FT, lowest in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD in the far S/SW.

Other information:
NIL