Low level flight conditions over Iceland
11.10.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/05-15KT, but 130/20-35KT in the S and W, 00
FL100: 25010KT, but 180/15-25KT in the S and W, -06
FL180: 250/25-35KT, but 200/25-35KT in the W, -19
Overview of weather systems:
300 km ESE of Cape Farewell is an increasing 969 mb low that is slowly moving NE.
Near surface winds:
VRB 10-20KT, but SE 25-35KT by the SW coast.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1500-2500 FT and light intermitten rain or drizzle with poor visibility at times in places in the S and W, but SCT/BKN above 2500 FT and mainly good visibility in the N and E. Tops above 18,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/marginal, but mainly good in the N and E.
Freezing level:
4000 to 5000 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in precipitation ABV FZL.
Turbulence:
LGT, ISOL MOD in the S and W.
Other information:
NIL.