The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in some of the coldest temperatures imaginable in an NFL game, but traveling in that weather Things were different on Saturday.

According to Fox Weather , the Chiefs plane was stuck on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport.

The airport announced Saturday afternoon that it was closed due to the danger of icing.

“Due to rapidly accumulating ice, the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently closed to flight 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 December 15, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

The rapid accumulation of ice can create a variety of complications and possible hazards for aircraft. Ice on the wings can disrupt airflow and cause a sudden loss of lift, leading to a stall or crash.

Aircraft affected by rapid ice accumulation are typically kept grounded and then treated with special fluids that melt ice and frost. But in severe conditions, even frequent de-icing may not be enough to keep up with rapid ice accumulation.

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 during the AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 13, 2024. Fog on a cold night. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chiefs’ The plane was scheduled to fly to Denver on Saturday night ahead of the team’s season finale against the Broncos on Sunday.

Their flight was delayed for a virtually meaningless game against the Chiefs. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are just a handful of veteran starters who won’t even play in the game now that the team has locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC Championship Game .

With 15 wins and 1 loss, this game is just a footnote as the team prepares for a bye in the first round of the playoffs. After that, Mahomes and his staff will look to complete their quest to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ franchise plans are on hold. (Getty Images)

Before that happens, they must make travel arrangements for the Denver game.

Broncos Their fans are eagerly waiting for Chiefs to arrive as this game means a lot to their team.

The Broncos will compete for a playoff spot for the first time since winning the Super Bowl during the 2015 season. With just one win, they can lock in the last playoff spot in the AFC Champions League. If Denver loses, the Miami Dolphins or Cincinnati Bengals will take the final spot.

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