A serious threat to aviation safety are rising as there have been four laser incidents affecting military aircraft landing at the Anderson Air Force base.

The incidents have been happening since Feb. 9.

It's at a time when Guam is seeing an increased military presence in the skies with Cope North 2024 currently underway.

The first three lasers originated from the areas of Yigo and Dededo with the fourth potentially coming from Tumon.

In each incident, a green laser has been shining into the cockpits for a few seconds.

There have been no reported injuries to aircrew so far but the military base reminds the public that intentionally aiming lasers at aircrafts poses a safety threat to pilots and violates federal law.

This includes high powered lasers that can incapacitate pilots flying aircraft that may be carrying hundreds of passengers.

Even what you may think of as toy laser pointers can distract pilots or cause flash blindness.

The military added that the Federal Aviation Administration works closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to pursue civil and criminal penalties against people who purposely aim a laser at an aircraft.

Those caught shining a laser at an aircraft can face a $11,000 fine per violation.

The FAA has imposed civil penalties up to $30,800 against people for multiple laser incidents.

If you have any information related to these incidents or future incidents, you’re asked to contact the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at 671-362-3000.