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Laser illumination reported near Baton Rouge Airport

Heard on: Baton Rouge Metro Airport KBTR Approach
00:43
00:00
Dispatch, unauthorized laser illumination event.
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 9430 Jackie Cochran Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
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As discussed during the dispatch call, air traffic officials received reports of a possible unauthorized laser being directed at aircraft several miles northwest of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The beam appeared to reach up to about two thousand feet in altitude. Aircraft in the area were advised to exercise caution.

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