The Kansas City Chiefs played in some of the coldest temperatures imaginable for an NFL game, but… traveling in that weather Saturday it was a different story.
According to Fox Weather, the Chiefs’ team plane was stuck on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport.
The airport announced on Saturday afternoon that the airport is closed due to the risk of ice.
“Due to rapid ice accumulation, the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) airport is currently closed to flight operations,” the statement said.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches the game during the second half against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rapid ice accumulation can cause several complications and potential hazards to aircraft. Ice on the wings can disrupt airflow and cause a sudden loss of lift, which can lead to a stall or crash.
Aircraft affected by rapid ice buildup are often grounded and then treated with specialized fluids that melt ice and frost. But under harsh conditions, even frequent defrosting may not be enough to keep up with rapid ice buildup.
Kansas City is experiencing a winter storm that is expected to last through Sunday.
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A Kansas City Chiefs fan’s glasses fog up on a cold night during an AFC wild-card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on January 13, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The chefs The plane was scheduled to fly to Denver on Saturday evening ahead of the team’s season finale against the Broncos on Sunday.
Their flight is delayed due to a game that is essentially meaningless for the Chiefs. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are just a handful of experienced starters who won’t even play as the team has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
At 15-1, the game is a footnote as the team prepares for the bye in the first round of the playoffs. After that, Mahomes and company will look to complete their quest to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.
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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ team plan failed. (Getty Images)
To do 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 game holds great stakes for their franchise.
The Broncos will compete to make the playoffs for the first time since their last Super Bowl victory in the 2015 season. With a win, they can clinch the final postseason spot in the AFC. If Denver loses, the Miami Dolphins or Cincinnati Bengals will claim the final spot.
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