Low level flight conditions over Iceland
16.07.2026
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/20-40KT, +05
FL100: 260/25-40KT, -02
FL180: 240/30-40KT, -18
Overview of weather systems:
A 1030 mb high, 650 km SSW of the Reykjanes pensinsula, is moving NE and a 1002 mb low, 650 km NE of Jan Mayen is moving NE.
Near surface winds:
W-ly 20-40 KT, strongest in the N.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT and intermittent drizzle or light rain with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in E-Iceland. Tops near 10.000 FT, layered.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but good in E-Iceland.
Freezing level:
7.000 to 9.000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
MOD in the N. LGT ISOL MOD elsewhere.
Other information:
Nil.
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