Low level flight conditions over Iceland
09.11.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 090/15-30KT, but 40-50KT in the southernmost part, 00 in the S part, -06 in the N part
FL100: 090/10-25KT, -08
FL180: 070/10-25KT, -24
Overview of weather systems:
An extensive 987 mb low is 800 km SE of Cape Farewell moving slowly SE. A 1033 mb high is over NE-Greenland. 500 km S of Hornafjordur is a 994 mb low moving slowly W.
Near surface winds:
E 20-35KT, but 35-50 by the SE-coast and in the southernmost part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-3000 FT in the E parts and far S, with intermittent light rain or sleet. Mainly dry and good visibility in West-Iceland. Tops at 10.000 to 15.000 FT, in layers.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly good in the W, but poor in the E.
Freezing level:
1500-5000 FT, highest in the SW, but SFC-1500 FT in the NE part.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the E parts and in the far S.
Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD, but MOD by the SE-coast and in the southernmost part.
Other information:
NIL.