Low level flight conditions over Iceland
27.02.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 250/20-35KT, -12
FL100: 250/40-55KT, -21
FL180: 270/45-65KT, strongest in the S, but 13030KT in the NE at first, -32
Overview of weather systems:
A 978 mb low, 250 km E of Iceland, is moving NE and a minor 982 mb low, 200 km NW of the Westfjords, is moving SW.
Near surface winds:
W and SW 15-30KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0400-1500 FT in the S and W and snow showers with poor visibility. SCT ABV 4000 FT and good visibility elsewhere. Tops up to 12.000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W, but mostly good elsewhere.
Freezing level:
At SFC.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
OCNL MOD.
Other information:
NIL.