Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 09.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 040/10-25KT in the W, 340/15-35KT in the N and E, strongest in the SE, +01
FL100: 020/15-25KT, -05
FL180: 360/10-20KT, -20

Overview of weather systems:
About 200 km NE of the Faraoe Islands is a 992 mb low slowly moving E. Just SW of the Westman Islands is a 1010 mb drag slowly moving S by evening.

Near surface winds:
NW 10-20 KT in the E, but NE and N-erly 05-20 KT elsewhere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500FT with light rain/drizzle and limited visibility in places in the NE and E parts. Widely CAVOK or FEW/SCT over 2500FT with mostly good visibility in the S and W, especially later on, and in the SE by evening. Tops around 14.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in places the NE and E, mainly good in the S and W.

Freezing level:
3000 to 5500 FT, lowest by the N coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL in the NE and E.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.