Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 28.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 300/25-40KT, but 290/15-25KT in the W, -01
FL100: 300/20-40KT, strongest wind in the SE, -07
FL180: 280/20-40KT, but VRB10KT in the Westfjords at first and increasing winds in the SE, -21

Overview of weather systems:
A 974 mb low, 350 km NE of Iceland, is moving ENE and a 995 mb ridge of high pressure just SW of Iceland is moving NE.

Near surface winds:
W-ly 15-30KT in most places, but NE 15-25KT in the Westfjords. Gradually decreasing winds in the SW-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with poor visibility in intermittent rain/sleet in the N- and E- parts. Snow over higher grounds. SCT/BKN above 1500FT in the S part, marginal/good visibility and mostly dry. Tops over 18.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E. Marginal/good in the S and SW.

Freezing level:
1000-4500FT, highest in the SE, but lowest in the NE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the N and E, LGT or less elsewere.

Other information:
NIL.