Altria's aircraft lands in Medellín the week of a major nicotine conference in Colombia

Altria's Gulfstream G600, tail number N805AG, was tracked flying from Richmond International Airport to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia, on July 1, 2026. The flight lasted one hour and 14 minutes, reaching a maximum altitude of 41,025 feet and a top ground speed of 503 knots before landing at 1:55 p.m. local time.

If aboard, Altria would arrive in Medellín the same week as the 2026 Global Nicotine Forum, a major industry conference focused on reduced-risk products and regulatory trends in Latin America, per the event's official schedule. Colombia is a growing market for smoke-free alternatives, and Altria's presence would align with its strategy to expand beyond traditional cigarettes, as outlined in its 2026 first-quarter earnings release.

The flight follows a pattern of international travel for Altria's aircraft, which recently visited Brussels on June 15 and the UK on June 18, per flight records. Medellín is not a typical destination for the company, but the timing suggests a deliberate connection to the conference, where CEO Billy Gifford or his successor Sal Mancuso might engage with regional regulators and partners.