Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 04.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 020/05-15KT, but 31030KT in the E at first, -01
FL100: VRB/05-15KT, but 29025KT in the E, at first, -08
FL180: 270/35-60KT, but lighter winds in the NW at first, decreasing during period, -22

Overview of weather systems:
A 978 mb low, 600 km NE of Iceland, is moving NE. A 986 mb low, 450 km SW of the Reykjanes peninsula, is moving ENE.

Near surface winds:
Northerly winds, 10-20KT, but W and NW 25-35KT in the NE-part and the far S-part. VRB 05-15KT in the SW-part and the central part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in the N-parts and drizzle or rain with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN ABV 3000 FT and good visibility in the SE- and E-parts. SCT/BKN 1200-2000FT and good visibility in the S- and SW-parts. Tops LYR upto 16,000 to 20,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but marginal/good in SE-Iceland and the Eastfjords.

Freezing level:
2000 to 5000 FT, highest in the SE, lowest in the N. Slowly lowering during period.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD. MOD near mountains in the S- and E-parts.

Other information:
Mountain wave activity visible over Iceland on satellite images.