Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 30.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-10KT, -01
FL100: 230/15-20KT in the N and E, but VRB/05-10KT elsewhere, -11
FL180: 220/10-30KT, strongest in the E, -27

Overview of weather systems:
Around 500 km SW of Reykjanes is an increasing 1005 mb low, drifting NE. Around 500 km NNE of Jan Mayen is an extensive, quasi stationary 995 mb low. 300 km NW of Ireland is a 1000 mb low, drifting N.

Near surface winds:
Variable 05-15KT, strongest by the coasts.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT in most parts and scattered showers of rain with poor visibility, first near the W and E coasts, but later in most parts. Tops around 11.000-14.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in most places.

Freezing level:
From 3.500 FT in the N, up to 5.000 FT near the S coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in or near showers.

Other information:
NIL.