SR22
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 300; Flight Crew Total 3500; Flight Crew Type 2300
Confusion; Situational Awareness
No Specific Anomaly Occurred All Types
Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Human Factors
On the RNAV 24 to LOU there are a pair of ground lights not associated with the airport or approach that resemble a PAPI. These lights are white and located approximately 1.1 miles prior to the RUHEE intersection. The lights are just left of the final approach course; just like the PAPI for Runway 24. These lights can easily be mistaken for the actual PAPI. Since these lights are white; a pilot may think they have spotted the PAPI and that they are high; causing them to descend prior to runway! This is a serious issue! We had restricted visibility of 3 miles; and almost mistook the lights for the PAPI. There was no conflict; nor was there any deviations. I am reporting it in hopes that you can remove the lights; modify them; and/or place a Notam for any approach to Runway 24.
SR22 pilot reports that two bright lights on the ground; visible during the RNAV 24 approach to LOU can be mistaken for the PAPI and cause an early descent. They should be removed or Notam'd.