Low level flight conditions over Iceland
05.09.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB08KT, +0
FL100: 210/05-10KT, -08
FL180: 24020KT, -23
Overview of weather systems:
500 km E of Cape Farwell is a decreasing 1005 mb low. Over Greenland is a 1023 mb high.
Near surface winds:
VRB 05-15KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1500-3000 FT in N and E and rain/drizzle in places with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 2000 FT in S-Iceland, but chance of a few light rainshowers inland. Tops near or above 18.000 FT in the N and E, but around 8.000-12.000FT in the SW.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in N and E. Good/marginal in S-Iceland, but possible poor in showers.
Freezing level:
4000 to 5500 FT, highest in the SW.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N and E. Mostly LGT elsewhere.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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