Low level flight conditions over Iceland
07.11.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/25-55KT, strongest in the N, -00
FL100: 240/30-55KT, strongest in the NW, -10
FL180: 240/35-60KT, strongest in the N and NW, -20
Overview of weather systems:
Over S-Sweden is a 1031 mb high and from it lies a ridge to the west. About 100 km S of Ammassalik is a 1003 mb drag slowly moving NE.
Near surface winds:
SW-ly 20-50KT, strongest in the NW and N parts of Iceland.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/drizzle and poor visibility in mist/fog in places in the S and W-parts of Iceland. Mostly FEW/SCT above 3000FT in the NE and E with good visibility. Tops around or above 18.000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but mostly good in the NE and E.
Freezing level:
From 3.500 FT in the NW up to 5.500 FT at the E coasts.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the N and NW. LGT elsewhere.
Other information:
NIL.
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