Epstein Island Visitors: What the Flight Logs Show

Epstein Island Visitors: What the Flight Logs Show

Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been a central focus of the investigation. The approximately 70-acre island, purchased by Epstein in 1998, was the subject of a separate investigation by the U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General and has been referenced in numerous court filings, witness statements, and investigative reports.

This guide examines what the flight log records in the archive reveal about travel to and from the island, the routes involved, and how to research this data.

Understanding Island Access

Little St. James does not have an airport. Access to the island was primarily through:

1. Commercial flights to St. Thomas — Passengers would fly commercially to Cyril E. King Airport (TIST) on St. Thomas, then transfer to the island by boat or helicopter
2. Private flights to St. Thomas — Epstein's aircraft would land at TIST, and passengers would continue to the island by boat or helicopter
3. Private flights to St. Croix — Some flights landed at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (TISX) on St. Croix, with subsequent transfer to the island
4. Direct helicopter flights — Epstein maintained helicopters that could fly directly to the island's helipad from St. Thomas or other nearby locations
5. Boat access — The island has dock facilities, and some visitors arrived by boat from St. Thomas or other nearby islands

What the Flight Logs Document

The flight logs in our archive document flights on Epstein's private aircraft. For travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands, the records typically show:

• Flights arriving at TIST (St. Thomas) from mainland U.S. airports like Teterboro (KTEB), Palm Beach (KPBI), and others
• Flights departing TIST returning to mainland destinations
• Passenger lists for each flight
• Dates of travel
• Multi-stop routes — Many flights made intermediate stops (e.g., Teterboro to Palm Beach to St. Thomas)

You can filter all flights by the St. Thomas airport to see every recorded flight to or from TIST.

Key Travel Routes to the Island

The most common flight routes to the U.S. Virgin Islands documented in the logs include:

#### Teterboro (KTEB) to St. Thomas (TIST) The direct route from the New York area to St. Thomas. This was one of the most frequently documented routes, reflecting travel from Epstein's New York City residence (his Manhattan townhouse on East 71st Street) to the Caribbean.

#### Palm Beach (KPBI) to St. Thomas (TIST) Flights from Epstein's Palm Beach, Florida residence to the Virgin Islands. Some of these flights were direct; others were multi-leg journeys that originated elsewhere.

• KTEB to KPBI to TIST — New York to Palm Beach to St. Thomas, picking up or dropping off passengers at each stop
• TIST to KPBI to KTEB — The return route
• International origins — Some flights originated from European or other international airports with stops in the mainland U.S. before continuing to St. Thomas

#### Santa Fe (KSAF) to St. Thomas (TIST) Less frequent but documented routes from Epstein's New Mexico property to the Virgin Islands, sometimes with intermediate stops.

Travel Patterns

Analysis of the flight log dates reveals certain patterns:

• Seasonal patterns — Travel to the Virgin Islands was documented throughout the year, though certain periods show higher frequency
• Trip duration — By examining departure and return flight dates, researchers can estimate the duration of island visits
• Group travel — Passenger lists show who traveled together, which can be cross-referenced with other records
• Regular travelers — Some individuals appear on multiple flights to St. Thomas over extended periods

What the Flight Logs Do NOT Show

It is important to understand the limitations of the flight log data:

• The logs document flights on Epstein's aircraft only — Individuals who traveled to St. Thomas or the island by commercial airline, charter aircraft, or private boat would not appear in these records
• A flight to St. Thomas does not confirm an island visit — St. Thomas is a popular tourist destination and travel hub. A flight arriving at TIST could have been for any purpose, not necessarily to visit Little St. James
• Passenger lists may be incomplete — Not every passenger on every flight may have been recorded
• The logs cover specific time periods — They do not represent a complete record of all travel to the island over its entire period of Epstein's ownership
• No helicopter log detail — The final helicopter transfer from St. Thomas to the island is often not separately documented in the available flight logs

Important context: A documented flight to St. Thomas is not equivalent to a visit to Little St. James Island. The island of St. Thomas is home to over 50,000 people and is a major Caribbean tourist destination. Many passengers on flights to TIST may have had no connection to Little St. James whatsoever.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Investigation

In January 2020, the U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General filed a civil enforcement action against Epstein's estate, alleging:

• A pattern of sexual abuse and trafficking on Little St. James and neighboring Great St. James (which Epstein purchased in 2016)
• Use of the islands for criminal activity spanning decades
• Environmental violations on Great St. James

This investigation produced additional records beyond the DOJ releases, some of which have been incorporated into the broader public record.

How to Research Island Travel in the Archive

The archive provides several ways to explore flight data related to the U.S. Virgin Islands:

• TIST (Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas)
• TISX (Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St. Croix)

This shows all documented flights to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands.

#### Search by Passenger Use the passenger filter on the Flight Logs page or search on the Names page to find an individual and see all their documented flights, including those to the Virgin Islands.

#### Cross-Reference with Documents After identifying flights to St. Thomas, use the Search page to find documents that reference the same individuals and time periods. Court filings, depositions, and FBI reports may provide additional context about specific trips.

#### Check People Profiles Visit an individual's profile on the People page to see their complete flight history alongside their document references and connections.

• "Which passengers flew to St. Thomas most frequently?"
• "What flights to TIST are documented in 2003?"
• "What do the documents say about events on Little St. James?"

Epstein's U.S. Virgin Islands Properties

For context, Epstein owned two islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Little St. James — Purchased in 1998, this approximately 70-acre island southeast of St. Thomas was Epstein's primary Caribbean property. It contained multiple structures including a main residence, guest houses, a library, a cinema, a detached bathhouse (demolished before the 2019 investigation), and other facilities. The island is now controlled by Epstein's estate.

Great St. James — Purchased in 2016, this larger neighboring island (approximately 165 acres) was in the early stages of development when Epstein was arrested. The USVI Attorney General alleged environmental violations in connection with unauthorized construction on this island.

Related Resources

• Browse All Flight Logs — Full searchable flight database
• Search by Name — Find specific passengers
• Flight Logs Explained — Complete guide to the flight records
• The Epstein Network — Key connections and associates
• Investigation Timeline — Chronology of key events