Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 22.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 190/10-25KT, -04
FL100: 170/10-30KT, strongest in the NE, -15
FL180: 160/20-40KT, strongest in the NE, but 100/15-25KT in the NW, -32

Overview of weather systems:
110 km NE of Hornbjargsviti is a 989 mb low, moving W and from it is a trough to SE. 620 km SW of Reykjanes is a 983 mb low, drifting E.

Near surface winds:
S-erly or VRB wind 05-15KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-2500FT and showers of rain with limited visibility in the S and W. FEW/SCT above 3000 FT and mostly dry and good visibility in the NE. Tops around 08.000-15.000FT, but above 18.000FT in the NW.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in showers the S and W. Good in the NE.

Freezing level:
1000-3000 FT, highest in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD above FZL in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD in the showers.

Other information:
NIL.