Narrative:

There are two very bright billboards just prior to the approach light system for runway 24R at lax. They are far brighter than the approach lights themselves; and are both a distraction and a hazard to landing aircraft. The billboards span la cienega blvd; and are between hillcrest and arbor vitae streets.turn the brightness down considerably or remove them. The FAA should have never allowed these hazards so close to a runway.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Air carrier Captain stated two very bright billboards prior to the Approach Light System inbound to LAX are a distraction and a hazard to landing aircraft.

Narrative: There are two very bright billboards just prior to the Approach Light System for RWY 24R at LAX. They are far brighter than the approach lights themselves; and are both a distraction and a hazard to landing aircraft. The billboards span La Cienega Blvd; and are between Hillcrest and Arbor Vitae streets.Turn the brightness down considerably or remove them. The FAA should have never allowed these hazards so close to a runway.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.