Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 02.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 190/25-55KT, strongest in highlands and the NW, +03
FL100: 210/30-55KT, strongest in the S and W, -03
FL180: 230/40-60KT, -18

Overview of weather systems:
Over Scotland is an extensive and quasi stationary 1044 mb high. Around Cape Farewell is a 976 mb low, drifting N and decreases, but over Greenland Sea is an increasing trough, moving towards Iceland.

Near surface winds:
Southerly winds, 20-40 KT, strongest in the highlands and NW-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT in the S and W parts and intermittent drizzle or light rain with limited/poor visibility at times. Widely SCT/BKN ABV 3500 FT and good visibility in the NE parts. Tops LYR at 20,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W parts, but generally good in the NE.

Freezing level:
5,000 to 9,000 FT, highest in the E parts.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL in the S and W parts.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD.

Other information:
MTW's expected over Iceland.