Low level flight conditions over Iceland
10.08.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-15KT in the S and W, 220/10-20KT in the Westfjords, but 280/15-30KT in the E and far N, +04
FL100: 270/10-25KT, but 18005KT in the S and SW, -05
FL180: 270/05-25KT, strongest in the NE, -19
Overview of weather systems:
Over Scandinavia is a 996 mb low, drifting N. Over Greenland is a 1027 mb high. Around 1000 km SSW of Cape Farewell is a 987 mb low, moving NE.
Near surface winds:
Variable 05-15KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Mainly FAIR/CAVOK with good visibility, but BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT in the SW later and patches of fog in the S and SW.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good, becoming mariginal in the S and SW.
Freezing level:
6500 to 7500 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL.
Turbulence:
NIL.
Other information:
NIL.
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