Low level flight conditions over Iceland
29.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 290/05-35KT, strongest in the far NE, -01
FL100: 310/15-30KT, but 250/05-15KT in the far W, -06
FL180: 310/15-40KT, strongest in the E, VRB10KT in the SW, -23
Overview of weather systems:
A 1040 mb high is 300 km SW of Reykjanes. A similar high 200 km NNE of Dalatangi is moving SSE.
Near surface winds:
SW- and W-erly wind 05-20KT, but up to 30KT in higher grounds in the N/NW. VRB05KT in the SW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0300-2000 FT with mist or fog and some light drizzle with limited/poor visibility in the S and W, especially along the coasts. SCT/BKN above 2000 and mostly dry in the NE. Tops around 5000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the S and W, but good/marginal in the NE.
Freezing level:
SFC to 3000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT.
Turbulence:
LGT in the N.
Other information:
NIL.