Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 12.07.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/25-50KT, strongest in the NW, +10
FL100: 230/30-55KT, strongest in the NW and W, +01
FL180: 240/35-50KT, -13

Overview of weather systems:
A 1000 mb low 200 km S of Ammassalik is moving NE. A 1033 mb high is just N of Scotland.

Near surface winds:
SW and S 25-50 KT, strongest in N- and W-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 500-1500 FT in S- and W-Iceland, mist and light drizzle with
limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in the N and E. Tops at 5.000-10.000 FT, but layers of high clouds.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good in N- and E-Iceland, but poor/impassable in the S and W.

Freezing level:
9.000 to 11.000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL.

Turbulence:
MOD, but LGT in S- and E-Iceland.

Other information:
Mountain waves can be expected over Iceland.