Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 12.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/25-40KT, M00
FL100: 200/25-40KT, -10
FL180: 210/25-60KT, strongest in the SE and E, -29

Overview of weather systems:
350 km SSE of Ammassalik is an extensive quasi-stationary 966 mb low.

Near surface winds:
S-ly 20-35 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-3000 FT and showers of rain with limited visibility in the S and W. FEW/SCT above 3000 FT and good visibility in NE- and E-Iceland. Tops around 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly good in NE- and E-Iceland, but poor in the S and W.

Freezing level:
4500 to 6000 FT, highest in the far E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
MOD in showers.

Other information:
NIL.