Low level flight conditions over Iceland
05.08.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 180/10-20KT in the W, but VRB/05-15KT in the E, +02
FL100: 230/05-15KT, -02
FL180: 260/05-15KT, -17
Overview of weather systems:
350 km SSE of Ammassalik is a 1006 mb, slowly increasing low, drifting E.
Near surface winds:
Variable wind 05-15KT. Stronger SW-wind near the SE coast.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 1000-3000FT in the W, and intermittent drizze with limited visibility. Becoming rain with poor visibility later in the SW. FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT elsewhere. Patches of fog in the E coastal area. Tops above 14.000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in coastal areas in the E, but marginal/good elsewhere.
Freezing level:
6.500 to 8.000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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