Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 23.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/20-35KT, but becoming 170/20-35KT in the S and W, -02
FL100: 200/15-30KT, -11
FL180: 230/25-50KT, strongest in the SW, -28

Overview of weather systems:
Over the Denmark Strait is a minor 1000 mb low, but 1000 km SSE of Cape Farewell is an increasing 977 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S-ly winds, 10-20KT, later turning into SE 15-25KT by the S coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely SCT/BKN at 1000-3000 FT and OCNL CB's with rainshowers and limited visibility. FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT and good visibility E-Iceland. Tops of TCU/CB at 10,000 to 15,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly good in E-Iceland, but poor in other parts.

Freezing level:
3000 to 4500 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CU/TCU.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.