Low level flight conditions over Iceland
29.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 290/10-30KT, strongest in the far NE, -01
FL100: 260/05-15KT in the W, 310/15-35KT in the E, -06
FL180: 300/10-30KT, strongest in the E, VRB10KT in the SW, -23
Overview of weather systems:
A 1041 mb high is 200 km SW of Reykjanes. A similar high 200 km ESE of Dalatangi is moving SSE.
Near surface winds:
SW- and W-erly wind 05-20KT, but up to 35KT 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 3000 and dry in the NE. Tops around 5000 FT in the S and W.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the S and W, but good/marginal in the NE.
Freezing level:
1.000-7.000 FT, highest in the E.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT.
Turbulence:
LGT in the N.
Other information:
NIL.