Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Physiological - Other
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Inflight Event / Encounter Laser
General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
While we were on base leg on the RNP Y Runway 2 approach to MGGT [airport]; someone on the ground pointed a green laser and it flashed in the cockpit a few times; twice hitting me on the right eye. We were in between GT504 and GT503 with the aircraft fully configured; I was PM and since it was my first time flying into MGGT; I was looking outside to get a mental picture for future reference and situational awareness; trying to identify the runway;  when I saw a green laser beam being pointed at the aircraft; I called it out to the Captain and he kept his head down but I was hit twice on the right eye before I could go head down. I reported it to the Tower (in Spanish). The Captain asked me if I was OK; and I just mentioned that my eye felt drier than normal. (I've had the misfortune of being hit by a laser while flying before; so I knew the sensation). We continued to approach and landing without any further incident.Unfortunately; these types of events are almost impossible to stop; unless we wear protective eye gear; there is nothing we can do but lower our heads if a beam is being pointed to the aircraft.
While on approach; circling left arc to final; RNV Y 02; MGGT; about 145 knots and 2;000 feet AGL; FO (Non-Flying Pilot) observed a green laser coming from the low 10 o'clock position.  We continued approach to landing. FO reported it to ATC; giving them location; and Controller said it's been happening more often now and that they'll report it to authorities. I asked FO if he was OK and he said his eyes were drier than normal.Suggestions - Patrol the terminal area in vicinity of airport more often. Make area more sterile. Prosecute those who attempt to lase airplanes as they land at airports.
Air carrier flight crew reported a laser strike during approach to MGGT airport.