The Kansas City Chiefs have played in some of the coldest temperatures imaginable for an NFL game, but Saturday’s trip in that weather was a different story.
According to Fox Weather, the Chiefs’ team plane became stuck on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport.
The airport announced Saturday afternoon that it would close the airfield due to the risk of icing.
“Due to rapid ice accumulation, the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) airfield is currently closed to aircraft operations,” the statement said.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches the second half of a game against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 15, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rapid ice accumulation can create several complications and hazards for aircraft. Ice on the wings disrupts airflow and can cause a sudden loss of lift, leading to a stall or crash.
Planes affected by rapid ice accumulation are often kept on the ground and treated with special fluids that melt ice and frost. However, in severe conditions, frequent deicing may not be able to keep up with rapid ice accumulation.
The winter storm is expected to continue in Kansas City through Sunday.
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The Chiefs’ plane was scheduled to fly to Denver on Saturday night ahead of the team’s final game of the season against the Broncos on Sunday night.
The flight was delayed due to a game that was virtually meaningless to the Chiefs. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are just a handful of veteran starters who won’t even play, as the team has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
This game is a footnote as the team, 15-1, prepares for a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Mahomes and his teammates will then aim to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
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Before that, they’ll have to figure out travel arrangements for the game in Denver.
The Broncos and their fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chiefs, as the stakes are high for the team in this game.
The Broncos will be competing for the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015. If they win, they will earn the AFC’s last postseason spot. If Denver loses, either the Miami Dolphins or Cincinnati Bengals will take the final spot.
UPDATE: Chiefs team plane took off late Saturday night
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