Low level flight conditions over Iceland
23.06.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/10-25KT, but 080/05-15KT in the NW, 00
FL100: 200/10-20KT, but 130/05-10KT in the NW, -05
FL180: 210/10-30KT, strongest in the SE, -19
Overview of weather systems:
200 km S of Reykjanes is a 1000 mb low with a trough extending to the SW. Over Greenland is a 1024 mb high.
Near surface winds:
E-erly 05-15KT in the E part, but up to 30KT along the SE and S cast. NE- or VRB 05-15KT in the W part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT with rain/drizzle and poor visibility in places in the S and central parts, later also in the N, but SCT/BKN at 1500-2500FT in the N at first and mostly dry and good visibility. Possible isolated fog along the NW and NE coasts. Tops above 18.000FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and central parst, later also in the N. Marginal/good in the N at first.
Freezing level:
4500-7500FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
LGT, but MOD along the SE and S coast.
Other information:
NIL.
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