diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index a511b4f821..2245255a2c 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 - Fix: [#24711] The map smoothing function only partially works for custom height map image files.
 - Fix: [#24773] The new ride window debug authors does not show the correct authors for non legacy ride objects.
 - Fix: [#24775] The scenery and new ride windows do not filter by file name or identifier correctly for non legacy objects.
+- Fix: [#24824] The Air Powered Vertical Coaster top section track piece has vertical tunnels (original bug).
 
 0.4.24 (2025-07-05)
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diff --git a/src/openrct2/paint/track/coaster/AirPoweredVerticalCoaster.cpp b/src/openrct2/paint/track/coaster/AirPoweredVerticalCoaster.cpp
index eb74e1e168..da25723d9c 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/paint/track/coaster/AirPoweredVerticalCoaster.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/paint/track/coaster/AirPoweredVerticalCoaster.cpp
@@ -903,7 +903,6 @@ static void AirPoweredVerticalRCTrackVerticalTop(
                 PaintAddImageAsParentRotated(
                     session, direction, imageIdT, { 0, 0, height }, { { 33, 6, height }, { 2, 20, 1 } });
             }
-            PaintUtilSetVerticalTunnel(session, height + 80);
             break;
         case 2:
             imageIdT = session.TrackColours.WithIndex(imageIds[direction][3]);
@@ -917,7 +916,6 @@ static void AirPoweredVerticalRCTrackVerticalTop(
                 PaintAddImageAsParentRotated(
                     session, direction, imageIdT, { 0, 0, height }, { { 0, 6, height }, { 2, 20, 15 } });
             }
-            PaintUtilSetVerticalTunnel(session, height + 80);
             break;
         case 3:
             imageIdS = session.SupportColours.WithIndex(imageIds[direction][4]);