diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp b/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
index 7f9eed303e..d07d3759ae 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
@@ -399,10 +399,6 @@ void SITL_State::_simulator_servos(struct sitl_input &input)
         // never allow negative wind velocity
         wind_speed = MAX(wind_speed, 0);
     }
-    
-    if (altitude < 0) {
-        altitude = 0;
-    }
 
     input.wind.speed = wind_speed;
     input.wind.direction = wind_direction;