Chiefs’ staff aircraft stranded as a consequence of ice hazard en path to Denver for sport with playoff stakes vs. Broncos

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have performed within the coldest temperatures conceivable for an NFL sport, however touring in that climate was a special story Saturday. 

The Chiefs’ staff aircraft was caught on the tarmac at Kansas Metropolis Worldwide Airport, in accordance with Fox Climate. 

The airport introduced Saturday afternoon that the airfield is closed as a consequence of icing hazards.

“On account of speedy ice accumulation, the airfield at Kansas Metropolis Worldwide Airport (MCI) is at present closed to flight operations,” the assertion mentioned. 

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches play throughout the second half in opposition to the Cleveland Browns Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland.  (AP Picture/David Richard)

Fast ice accumulation may cause a number of problems and potential risks for planes. Ice on the wings can disrupt airflow and trigger a sudden lack of elevate, which may result in a stall or crash.  

Planes affected by speedy ice accumulation typically keep grounded and are then handled with specialised fluids that soften ice and frost. However in extreme situations, even frequent deicing will not be sufficient to maintain up with speedy ice accumulation. 

Kansas Metropolis is experiencing a winter storm anticipated to proceed by means of Sunday. 

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A Kansas Metropolis Chiefs fan’s glasses are fogged up on a chilly night time throughout an AFC wild-card playoff sport between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Jan 13, 2024, at GEHA Area at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)

The Chiefs’ aircraft was speculated to fly to Denver Saturday night time forward of the staff’s season finale in opposition to the Broncos Sunday. 

Their flight is delayed for a sport that is successfully meaningless to the Chiefs. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight finish Travis Kelce are only a handful of veteran starters who will not even be enjoying as a result of the staff has already clinched the No. 1 seed within the AFC. 

At 15-1, the sport is a footnote because the staff prepares for its bye within the first spherical of the playoffs. After that, Mahomes and firm will look to complete their quest to develop into the primary staff in NFL historical past to win three straight Tremendous Bowls. 

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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ staff plan had been stranded. (Getty Photographs)

Earlier than that, they must work out journey preparations for the sport in Denver. 

The Broncos and their followers are eagerly awaiting the Chiefs’ arrival as a result of the sport has huge stakes for his or her franchise. 

The Broncos will likely be battling to make the playoffs for the primary time since their final Tremendous Bowl win within the 2015 season. With a win, they will clinch the ultimate postseason spot within the AFC. If Denver loses, both the Miami Dolphins or Cincinnati Bengals will declare the ultimate spot.

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