Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 16.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-20KT, +03
FL100: 020/05-15KT, -03
FL180: 350/05-20KT, -19

Overview of weather systems:
Just NE of Iceland is 1019 mb high, moving slowly E. 300 km ENE of Cape Farewell is a slowly moving 1007 mb low, but 800 km SSE of Cape Farewell is an increasing 1000 mb low, moving NE. 150 km N of Lofoten is a 1004 mb low, drifting NE.

Near surface winds:
Variable wind 05-15 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT in the S and far E, possible rainshowers with limited visibility in the S. FEW/SCT at ABV 2000 FT elsewhere with mostly good visibility. Widely mist with limited visibility and lower ceiling late in the period. Tops around 8.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mariginal in the S and far E, but marginal/good elsewhere.

Freezing level:
6.000 to 9.000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL.

Turbulence:
NIL.

Other information:
NIL.