diff --git a/libraries/SITL/SIM_GPS.cpp b/libraries/SITL/SIM_GPS.cpp
index cdad17b098..c65a87729a 100644
--- a/libraries/SITL/SIM_GPS.cpp
+++ b/libraries/SITL/SIM_GPS.cpp
@@ -1105,7 +1105,7 @@ void GPS::update()
             d.altitude += _sitl->gps_drift_alt[idx]*sinf(now_ms*0.001f*0.02f);
         }
 
-        // correct the latitude, longitude, hiehgt and NED velocity for the offset between
+        // correct the latitude, longitude, height and NED velocity for the offset between
         // the vehicle c.g. and GPs antenna
         Vector3f posRelOffsetBF = _sitl->gps_pos_offset[idx];
         if (!posRelOffsetBF.is_zero()) {