Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 14.08.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/15-25KT, +04
FL100: 360/10-20KT, -02
FL180: 350/15-25KT IN E PART, ELSE 350/10-15KT, -16

Overview of weather systems:
Just E of Langanes is a 1003 mb low, moving ENE, but between Greenland and Iceland is an increasing 1020 mb ridge.

Near surface winds:
Northerly winds, 10-25KT, strongest at the E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-2000FT with rain/drizzle/mist in the N and E parts, SCT/BKN ABV 3000FT in the S and W and mainly good visibility. Tops LYR to 22,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E parts, else good.

Freezing level:
7000 to 9000FT, highest in the S.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
Mainly LGT, but ISOL MOD at the E coast.

Other information:
NIL