Update: Delta A319 was taxiing from terminal, nose wheel dropped off TAXIWAY pavement. No known injuries. Buses being brought out to remove passengers. Unrelated: Airfield is closed due to slick conditions while cruise apply deicer.
— Joe McBride (@JoeKCI) January 17, 2020
Icy conditions at the airport prompted officials to temporarily close the airfield for deicing. Freezing rain and sleet were expected in the Kansas City area Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Flights were resumed around 7:40 a.m. local time.
The @KCIAirport airfield/airport is now open as of 7:40 am and aircraft are able to take off and land. Many thanks to our dedicated Field Maintenece and Operations crews. Apologies to those inconvenienced. Safety first.
— Joe McBride (@JoeKCI) January 17, 2020
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