Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 03.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/25-55KT, strongest in the N, -02
FL100: 220/30-55KT, strongest in the N and E, -08
FL180: 220/45-85KT, weakest in the S, -22

Overview of weather systems:
Over Scotland is an extensive and stationary 1041 mb high, but over Iceland is a trough, moving fast to NE.

Near surface winds:
Southwesterly winds, 10-30 KT, strongest over the highlands and the N.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely SCT/BKN ABV 2500 FT and good visibility, but OCNL rainshowers with limited visibility in the S- and W-parts. Tops LYR at 22,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Generally good, but mariginal in the S and W.

Freezing level:
2,000 to 6,500 FT, highest in the E parts.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL in CLD.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD.

Other information:
NIL.