diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/buildings/airlock_base.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/buildings/airlock_base.yml
index 7ee129c9d5..25e7c54df8 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/buildings/airlock_base.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/buildings/airlock_base.yml
@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@
       close_sound: /Audio/machines/airlock_close.ogg
 
   placement:
-    mode: SnapgridBorder
+    mode: SnapgridCenter