The Australian Transport and Safety Bureau revealed lasers lights were fired at planes flying in and out of the national capital's airport multiple times this year.

While air safety officials were unable to confirm some media reports the laser lights originated in Googong, they said pilots or air traffic controllers had made four reports of planes being targeted from the Canberra region since January 1.

"There were no reported injuries or incapacitations as a result of these incidents," a spokesman for the ATSB said.

There have been more than 160 reports of ground interference from lasers across Australia since the start of the year.

Laser strikes can temporarily or permanently blind pilots and their use can carry a fine of up to $30,000 or two years in jail.

"We do remind people that aircraft laser strikes can have serious safety consequences to flight crew and passengers and should be immediately reported to the police," the ATSB spokesman said.

While the ATSB logs incidents of laser strikes, it does not investigate them.

An Australian Federal Police spokeswoman said the reports were under investigation in cooperation with the aviation industry and other external government partners.

"This behaviour is reckless and dangerous. If you are caught, you may be subject to criminal prosecution," she said.

"Police urge anyone who may have any information that could assist police to call 131-AFP (131-237) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously."

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