Low level flight conditions over Iceland
09.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 100/30-50KT, strongest in the far S, -03
FL100: 100/20-35KT, strongest wind in the E, -12
FL180: 110/05-20KT, strongest in the SE, -29
Overview of weather systems:
1100 km SSW of Reykjanes is an exensive 968 mb low, moving ENE. Over NE-Greenland is a 1028 mb high.
Near surface winds:
NE and E wind 20-40 KT, strongest in the far S/SE and NW with gust up to 50KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0400-2000 FT in NE-, E- and far NW-Iceland with patches of rain, sleet or drizzle with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 4000 FT in SW- and W-Iceland and mostly dry with good visibility, but some low clouds in the far S. Tops at 8.000 to 18.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in NE-, E- and far NW- Iceland, also in the far S. Mostly good in SW- and W-Iceland.
Freezing level:
1500 to 4500 FT, lowest in the N and highest in the SW.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD.
Turbulence:
MOD in the far S/SE and NW. LGT OCNL MOD elsewhere.
Other information:
NIL.