diff --git a/src/python/gem5/utils/requires.py b/src/python/gem5/utils/requires.py
index f4322ca440..836cbdb8c4 100644
--- a/src/python/gem5/utils/requires.py
+++ b/src/python/gem5/utils/requires.py
@@ -118,6 +118,6 @@ def requires(
     if kvm_required and not kvm_available:
         raise Exception(
             _get_exception_str(
-                msg="KVM is required but is unavaiable on this system"
+                msg="KVM is required but is unavailable on this system"
             )
         )
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