The Kansas City Chiefs' travel plans were disrupted by severe weather conditions as their plane was unable to take off from Kansas City International Airport due to icing hazards.
The Kansas City Chiefs have faced frigid temperatures for an NFL game, but traveling in that weather proved to be a challenge on Saturday. The team's plane was grounded at Kansas City International Airport, according to Fox Weather. The airport announced Saturday afternoon that it was closed due to icing hazards. Rapid ice accumulation can cause dangerous complications for aircraft, disrupting airflow and potentially leading to a stall or crash.
Planes affected by this issue often remain on the ground and are treated with special fluids to melt ice and frost. However, even frequent deicing may not be sufficient in extreme conditions. Kansas City is experiencing a winter storm expected to continue through Sunday. The Chiefs' plane was scheduled to fly to Denver Saturday night for their season finale against the Broncos on Sunday. The flight delay impacts a game that holds little significance for the Chiefs, who have already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are among the veteran starters who will not play. At 15-1, the game is more of a formality as the team prepares for a bye in the first round of the playoffs. After that, Mahomes and his team will aim to make history by becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Before that, they'll need to sort out their travel arrangements for the game in Denver
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