diff --git a/station_cmd.c b/station_cmd.c
--- a/station_cmd.c
+++ b/station_cmd.c
@@ -1672,7 +1672,7 @@ int32 CmdBuildAirport(int x, int y, uint
 	SET_EXPENSES_TYPE(EXPENSES_CONSTRUCTION);
 
 	/* Check if a valid, buildable airport was chosen for construction */
-	if (!HASBIT(GetValidAirports(), p1)) return CMD_ERROR;
+	if (p1 > lengthof(_airport_map5_tiles) || !HASBIT(GetValidAirports(), p1)) return CMD_ERROR;
 
 	tile = TILE_FROM_XY(x,y);