diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/BuildingComp.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/BuildingComp.java
index 309451907e..98c14d3497 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/BuildingComp.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/BuildingComp.java
@@ -1217,6 +1217,7 @@ abstract class BuildingComp implements Posc, Teamc, Healthc, Buildingc, Timerc,
     }
 
     public void payloadDraw(){
+        if(block.isAir()) return;
         draw();
     }