Low level flight conditions over Iceland
18.07.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/10-30KT, +08
FL100: 280/20-30KT, +00
FL180: 290/30-40KT, -13
Overview of weather systems:
850 km S of Reykjanes is a widespread 1033 mb high that is stationary. On Labrador Sea is 996 mb low slowly moving N. By Scoreby Sound is 1013 mb minor low.
Near surface winds:
W-ly or variable winds, 10-25 KT, strongest in the NW-part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 500-1500 FT and limited visibility in light drizzle or mist in the W. Fair and good visibility in the E. Tops around 24.000 FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the W. Good in the E.
Freezing level:
9.000 to 10.500 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in clouds.
Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in the NW.
Other information:
NIL.
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