diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
index 092513eceac4..734a1cbfad43 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
@@ -475,6 +475,9 @@
 			if(shuttle.in_flyby && shuttle.timer && shuttle.timeLeft(1) >= DROPSHIP_WARMUP_TIME)
 				shuttle.setTimer(DROPSHIP_WARMUP_TIME)
 		if("play_launch_announcement_alarm")
+			if (shuttle.mode != SHUTTLE_IDLE && shuttle.mode != SHUTTLE_RECHARGING)
+				to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("The Launch Announcement Alarm is designed to tell people that you're going to take off soon."))
+				return
 			shuttle.alarm_sound_loop.start()
 			shuttle.playing_launch_announcement_alarm = TRUE
 			return