Flight Logs and Travel Evidence

Overview#

Jeffrey Epstein maintained an extensive private aviation fleet that served as the operational backbone of his decades-long sex trafficking enterprise. The fleet included a Boeing 727-200 (tail number N908JE), colloquially known as the "Lolita Express," multiple Gulfstream jets (N909JE and N212JE), and several helicopters including a Bell 430 (N331JE) and a Sikorsky S-76C (N722JE). These aircraft enabled Epstein to transport victims between his properties in New York, Palm Beach, the U.S. Virgin Islands, New Mexico, and international destinations including Paris, creating a sophisticated cross-jurisdictional trafficking network that complicated law enforcement efforts for years.

Flight logs filed in the Giuffre v. Maxwell litigation provide the most comprehensive documentary evidence of Epstein's travel patterns and passenger manifests between 1997 and 2005. These logs, maintained by pilots David Rodgers and Larry Visoski, document hundreds of flights carrying Epstein, his co-conspirators including Ghislaine Maxwell and Sarah Kellen, known victims including Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and numerous high-profile passengers whose presence on Epstein's aircraft has been the subject of extensive public scrutiny and legal proceedings.

The aviation operation was not merely incidental to Epstein's crimes—it was essential infrastructure that enabled the systematic transportation of minor victims across state and international borders, satisfying the interstate commerce element required for federal sex trafficking charges and creating opportunities for abuse in multiple jurisdictions where Epstein maintained controlling residential properties.

Known Aircraft and Tail Numbers#

Boeing 727-200 (N908JE) - "The Lolita Express"

Epstein's most notorious aircraft was a 1968 Boeing 727-200 registered as N908JE, commonly referred to in media reports as the "Lolita Express." Sex offender registration documents from the U.S. Virgin Islands list the Boeing 727 with tail number N908JE as based at "The Cyril E. King airport in St. Thomas," establishing its primary operational hub near Epstein's Little St. James Island property.

The Boeing 727 was an exceptionally large private aircraft, typically configured to seat 189 passengers in commercial service but customized by Epstein with luxury appointments including sleeping quarters, lounge areas, and reportedly distinctive blue-and-white striped upholstery that became recognizable to victims and witnesses. Flight logs from May 2003 onwards document the Boeing 727 making international flights including a November 2003 trip carrying "PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON" along with Epstein associates from Brussels to Oslo to Stockholm to Brunei to Hong Kong to China.

Email correspondence from 2009-2012 shows Epstein actively attempting to sell the Boeing 727, with correspondence referencing potential buyers and maintenance issues. A February 2010 email discusses "Boeing 727 sim" training, while other correspondence addresses ongoing maintenance costs and operational concerns about the aging aircraft.

Gulfstream G-IIB (N909JE)

The Gulfstream registered as N909JE appears extensively in flight logs from the late 1990s and early 2000s. David Rodgers signed flight logs from 1998-2003 document this aircraft making frequent trips between Epstein's Palm Beach property (PBI), Teterboro Airport in New Jersey (TEB), and St. Thomas (TIST).

Sex offender registration documents from 2012 list a "1974 Gulfstream G-IIB" with tail number N909JE as based at "West Palm Beach International & Boca Raton Airport," indicating continued operation of this aircraft through at least 2012. The Gulfstream appears to have served as Epstein's primary domestic aircraft before acquisition of the larger Boeing 727.

Gulfstream G550 (N212JE)

A newer and more advanced Gulfstream G550 registered as N212JE represented Epstein's most sophisticated aircraft. Sex offender registration documents list the 2007 Gulfstream G550 with tail number N212JE as operating from "John F Kennedy International Airport, Newark International Airport & Teterboro, NJ plus East 34th Street Heliport - 34th Street & FDR Drive, Wall Street Heliport - Pier 6 & FDR Drive & VIP Heliport - West 30th Street & 12th Ave."

This aircraft's registration to multiple New York-area airports and heliports indicates its role as Epstein's primary vehicle for Manhattan-based operations, connecting his 9 East 71st Street townhouse to his other properties and international destinations.

Additional Aircraft

Sexual offender registration forms document additional aircraft in Epstein's fleet:

• Bell 430 helicopter (N331JE): Listed as based at "West Palm Beach International Airport and Boca Raton Airport," this helicopter facilitated short-distance travel in South Florida and transport between Epstein's mainland properties and his waterfront locations.

• Gulfstream G-IV (N120JE): A 1988 Gulfstream G-IV listed as based at "Santa Fe Municipal Airport & Albuquerque International, New Mexico," indicating dedicated aircraft for Epstein's Zorro Ranch operations.

• Sikorsky S-76C (N722JE): A 2008 helicopter nicknamed "Air Ghislaine 2" according to FAA records, registered to Ghislaine Maxwell with a private pilot certificate for rotorcraft issued October 2, 2007.

Email correspondence from 2009-2013 documents ongoing helicopter operations, maintenance schedules, and discussions of purchasing additional helicopters including references to Bell 407 and Bell 430 models. A December 2009 email notes "Helicopter ran perfect today, and GM flew excellent by the way!"—indicating Maxwell's active piloting of aircraft.

Pilots and Flight Crew#

Larry Visoski - Chief Pilot

Larry Visoski served as Epstein's primary pilot and chief pilot from approximately 2000 through Epstein's death in 2019. FBI interview summaries from November 2020 document that "VISOSKI was hired in the mid-1990s as a pilot for JEFFREY EPSTEIN" and "was the lower ranking of the two pilots EPSTEIN employed and was in charge of maintenance of the aircraft." Visoski "took over as the Chief Pilot in the early 2000s" after David Rodgers.

According to the FBI summary, "VISOSKI's main job was flying EPSTEIN's airplane, but VISOSKI also flew EPSTEIN's helicopter. EPSTEIN's helicopter stayed in St. Thomas year round except for a once a year flight back to Palm Beach, Florida for annual maintenance." Visoski "flew to St. Thomas two or three times a month, usually from Florida or New York" and "flew more often from New York to St. Thomas."

The FBI interview reveals Visoski's significant knowledge of customs and immigration procedures, particularly regarding travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The summary notes: "When EPSTEIN's plane landed in St. Thomas from the contiguous United States, there was not a UNITED STATES CUSTOMS (CUSTOMS) procedure required. Whenever the plane arrived from New York or Florida, it was a typical landing and arrival procedure." However, "When EPSTEIN's plane departed St. Thomas, it had to clear UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION (ICE) and CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL (CBP)."

Visoski's testimony indicates problematic relationships between Epstein and certain CBP officers. The FBI summary states that Epstein "asked VISOSKI approximately 20 times to call" a specific CBP officer "whenever the plane was due to arrive in St. Thomas after the CBP office closed" to ask if "the office could remain open to process the plane when they landed." The summary also notes: "EPSTEIN usually made small talk with the CBP officers the group was dealing with" and that Epstein "talked with" certain officers "more than most CBP officers."

Most significantly for understanding potential trafficking facilitation, the FBI summary documents: "Sometimes EPSTEIN would be traveling with a female who had a foreign passport. EPSTEIN would argue with CBP that this did not pose a CUSTOMS issue and that it was an immigration issue only." The summary also notes: "Some passengers on EPSTEIN's plane were college students with a letter from their college stating their purpose for travel. When questioned by CBP, EPSTEIN would intervene and argue about the fact that the plane had not left United States territory. Sometimes a CBP officer would take the passenger into another room to be interviewed."

Email correspondence throughout 2010-2019 shows Visoski coordinating flights, maintenance schedules, and property logistics. Emails reference Visoski's role managing not just aviation but also ground transportation, customs procedures, and coordination with Epstein's household staff across properties.

David Rodgers - Captain

David Rodgers served as Epstein's captain and chief pilot before Visoski's promotion to that role. Flight logs signed by Rodgers document flights from December 1997 through 2003, providing the most detailed passenger manifests available in the archive.

Rodgers' logs meticulously recorded departure and arrival airports, flight numbers, passenger names (often using initials or partial names), and operational details. His notation "JE" consistently appears for Jeffrey Epstein, "GM" for Ghislaine Maxwell, "SK" for Sarah Kellen, and full or partial names for other passengers including Virginia Roberts.

Email correspondence from 2010 discusses Rodgers' continued employment status and compensation, noting "For 2010, I have Dave flying 56 days in the Gulfstream, plus 3 extra days, doing Boeing recurrent sim days, total 59 days." This indicates Rodgers maintained pilot duties even after Visoski became chief pilot, likely serving as a backup or secondary pilot.

Additional Flight Crew

Email correspondence from 2001 references additional crew members: "David Rodgers Captain ss, Captain Lawrence Visoski ss, Flight engineer Larry Morrison ss, Plane is a 727 tail no. N908JE." This indicates Larry Morrison served as flight engineer for the Boeing 727, a position required for the larger three-engine aircraft.

Primary Destinations and Flight Patterns#

Teterboro Airport (TEB) - New Jersey

Teterboro Airport in New Jersey served as Epstein's primary aviation gateway to his Manhattan townhouse. Located approximately 12 miles from Manhattan, Teterboro is a major private aviation hub serving the New York metropolitan area. Flight logs show hundreds of flights to and from TEB, establishing it as one of Epstein's most frequently used airports.

The December 11, 2000 flight manifest shows a typical pattern: "West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)" to "(TEB)" with passengers "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Emmy Taylor." Numerous subsequent flights document the same routes and similar passenger combinations.

Teterboro's significance extends beyond convenience—it provided Epstein with customs and immigration processing advantages for international travel, as private aviation passengers typically face less scrutiny than commercial travelers. Additionally, Epstein was arrested at Teterboro on July 6, 2019, after his private jet landed there from Paris, demonstrating law enforcement's awareness of his consistent use of this facility.

Cyril E. King Airport (TIST) - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

The Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, identified in flight logs by the code TIST, served as the gateway to Epstein's Little St. James Island property. Sex offender registration documents explicitly list the Boeing 727 as based at "The Cyril E. King airport in St. Thomas," establishing TIST as a primary operational hub.

Flight logs document extensive travel to TIST, with Virginia Roberts Giuffre appearing on at least 10 documented flights to St. Thomas between December 2000 and October 2003. The December 17, 2000 flight manifest shows: "(TEB)" to "(TIST)" with passengers "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Alberto Pinto (AP)."

The U.S. Virgin Islands' unique customs status—as a U.S. territory, travel from the mainland does not require customs processing—provided Epstein with operational advantages. FBI interview summaries with pilot Larry Visoski explicitly note: "When EPSTEIN's plane landed in St. Thomas from the contiguous United States, there was not a UNITED STATES CUSTOMS (CUSTOMS) procedure required." This lack of customs oversight when arriving in St. Thomas from mainland U.S. locations facilitated the transportation of victims with minimal official scrutiny.

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) - Florida

Palm Beach International Airport provided access to Epstein's Palm Beach estate at 358 El Brillo Way. Flight logs show frequent flights between PBI and other Epstein locations, establishing a consistent travel pattern between his Florida residence and his other properties.

The 2019 federal indictment specifically referenced conduct at the Palm Beach residence, making flight records documenting travel to PBI critical evidence of the interstate commerce element required for federal sex trafficking charges. Many flights show patterns of transporting victims from New York to Palm Beach and back, with Virginia Roberts appearing on multiple such flights during the period of her trafficking.

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - New Mexico

Santa Fe Municipal Airport provided access to Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Flight logs document multiple trips to SAF, including a notable March 29, 2001 flight from Teterboro (TEB) to Santa Fe (SAF) carrying "Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Virginia Roberts, Alberto Pinto, Banu Kukuckoulu, Marvin Minsky, Henry Jarecki."

This flight places MIT artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky at or near Epstein's New Mexico ranch along with Virginia Roberts (then a minor) and Ghislaine Maxwell, corroborating public reporting about Minsky's association with Epstein and allegations regarding the New Mexico property.

Paris Le Bourget Airport (LFPB) - France

Le Bourget Airport in Paris served as Epstein's European aviation hub, providing access to his Paris apartment at 22 Avenue Foch. Flight logs show multiple international trips to Paris, including a March 6, 2001 flight from Canada (CYJT) to Paris (LFPB) carrying "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Emmy Taylor, Gary Roxburgh."

The Paris flights establish Epstein's pattern of transporting Virginia Roberts internationally during her trafficking, with subsequent flights showing travel from Paris to Greece (LGGR) and Morocco (GMTT), indicating multi-country European itineraries.

Notable Passengers Documented in Flight Logs#

Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Virginia Roberts Giuffre appears more frequently in available flight logs than any other victim, with her name documented on at least 23 flights between December 2000 and August 2002. These logs provide critical corroborating evidence for her extensive testimony about being trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell during this period.

Representative flights include:

• December 11, 2000: West Palm Beach (PBI) to Teterboro (TEB) - "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Emmy Taylor"
• December 17, 2000: Teterboro (TEB) to St. Thomas (TIST) - "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Alberto Pinto"
• March 29, 2001: Teterboro (TEB) to Santa Fe (SAF) - "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Alberto Pinto, Banu Kukuckoulu, Marvin Minsky, Henry Jarecki"
• June 21, 2002: Palm Beach (PBI) to Nassau (MYEF) - "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Cindy Lopez, Jean Luc Brunel, Pete Rathgeb"

The flight logs conclusively establish Roberts' interstate and international travel with Epstein and Maxwell during the period she was a minor, providing documentary evidence supporting her accounts of trafficking.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell appears on virtually every flight where passenger names are recorded, consistent with her role as Epstein's primary co-conspirator and the manager of his properties and operations. Her consistent presence on flights carrying Virginia Roberts and other young women corroborates extensive testimony about her role facilitating trafficking.

Maxwell's December 2021 federal conviction on five counts related to sex trafficking validated years of allegations about her role, with flight logs providing key evidence of her participation in transporting victims.

Bill Clinton

Flight logs from November 2003 document "PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON" traveling on Epstein's Boeing 727 on a multi-day international trip:

• November 4, 2003: Brussels (EBBR) to Oslo (ENGM) to Stockholm (ESSA)
• November 5, 2003: Stockholm (ESSA) to Oslo (ENGM) to Brunei (UNNT)
• November 6, 2003: Brunei (UNNT) to Hong Kong (VHHH)
• November 7, 2003: Hong Kong (VHHH) to China (ZUUU) to Beijing (ZBAA)

The logs indicate this was a Clinton Foundation-related humanitarian trip to Asia, though the use of Epstein's aircraft and the relationship between the two men has been subject to extensive scrutiny.

Jean-Luc Brunel

French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel appears multiple times in flight logs, including a June 21, 2002 flight from Palm Beach (PBI) to Nassau (MYEF) to New York (JFK) carrying "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Cindy Lopez, Jean Luc Brunel, Pete Rathgeb."

FBI investigative summaries note that victims reported seeing Brunel on Epstein's island, and JPMorgan internal compliance reports characterized Brunel as a "frequent passenger on Epstein's private jet and often visited Epstein in jail." Brunel was arrested in France in December 2020 and charged with rape and sex trafficking before his death in custody in February 2022.

Alan Dershowitz

High-profile attorney Alan Dershowitz has been accused in court filings of traveling on Epstein's aircraft and participating in abuse, allegations he has vigorously denied and litigated against. Flight logs show a February 9, 1998 flight from Palm Beach (PBI) to Teterboro (TEB) listing "JE, ET, 1 FEMALE, ALAN DERSHOWITZ, GLEN DUBIN, WARREN WHITTET" among passengers.

Dershowitz has maintained he never witnessed any inappropriate conduct and traveled with Epstein only in the context of their attorney-client relationship.

Additional Passengers

Flight logs reference dozens of other individuals including:

• Marvin Minsky: MIT artificial intelligence pioneer, appeared on March 31, 2001 flight
• Glenn and Eva Dubin: Wealthy financiers and longtime Epstein associates
• Sarah Kellen: Epstein assistant, appears on numerous flights
• Nadia Marcinkova: Identified in court documents as one of Epstein's victims who later worked for him

Many passenger names appear only as initials or partial names, complicating definitive identification. The logs also reference numerous individuals identified only as "female" or numbered females (e.g., "2 females"), likely indicating additional victims whose identities remain unknown or redacted.

Connections to Criminal Activity#

Interstate Commerce Element

The flight logs provide critical evidence establishing the interstate commerce element required for federal sex trafficking charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1591. The 2019 federal indictment explicitly relied on travel evidence, stating: "Employee-2, located in the Southern District of New York, and on behalf of EPSTEIN, placed a telephone call to Minor Victim-2 in order to schedule an appointment for Minor Victim-2 to engage in paid sex acts with EPSTEIN" at the Palm Beach residence.

While this particular charge element involved phone calls rather than physical transportation, the flight logs document extensive interstate transportation of victims including Virginia Roberts, establishing a pattern of moving victims across state lines to facilitate abuse at multiple properties.

International Trafficking

Flight logs documenting international travel—particularly flights carrying Virginia Roberts to Paris, Morocco, and other foreign destinations—establish international trafficking patterns. The FBI interview with Larry Visoski reveals problematic customs interactions: "Sometimes EPSTEIN would be traveling with a female who had a foreign passport. EPSTEIN would argue with CBP that this did not pose a CUSTOMS issue and that it was an immigration issue only."

This indicates Epstein actively negotiated with customs officials regarding passengers' documentation and immigration status, potentially facilitating the entry of foreign nationals into the United States under questionable circumstances.

Obstruction and Evidence Destruction

FBI memos document that Sarah Kellen "instructed staff to remove massage-related phone books from the USVI home and shred them" during the 2005-2006 Palm Beach investigation, representing potential obstruction of justice. Given Kellen's role coordinating travel and her frequent presence on flights, this evidence destruction likely extended to flight-related records and communications.

Customs and Immigration Irregularities

Visoski's FBI interview reveals concerning relationships between Epstein and CBP officers. The summary notes Epstein invited at least one CBP officer to Little St. James Island and that certain officers "took a liking to" Epstein. Visoski testified: "VISOSKI remembered giving one or two helicopter rides to CBP officers to EPSTEIN's private island" and noted these rides "occurred only when the helicopter had been subject to a CUSTOMS event."

The interview also documents: "Once, while in Palm Beach, FL, at the direction of EPSTEIN, VISOSKI took several of the prison guards from EPSTEIN's prison out to lunch and showed them the plane" during Epstein's 2008-2009 work release period, indicating a pattern of Epstein cultivating relationships with law enforcement and security personnel.

Cross-References#

The flight logs and travel evidence intersect with virtually every aspect of Epstein's criminal enterprise documented in the encyclopedia:

• Properties: Travel records connect all major Epstein properties including Little St. James Island, Palm Beach Estate, Manhattan Townhouse, Zorro Ranch, and Paris Apartment

• Co-Conspirators: Flight manifests document the roles of Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen, Jean-Luc Brunel, and other members of Epstein's Co-Conspirator Network

• Legal Proceedings: Flight records were central evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution and are referenced in the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement

• Recruitment and Trafficking: Travel patterns illuminate the Recruitment and Trafficking Patterns that characterized Epstein's operation

• Banking Relationships: Aircraft ownership and operation required significant financial infrastructure documented in the JPMorgan Chase Banking Relationship materials

See Also#

• Little St. James Island
• Palm Beach Estate
• Manhattan Townhouse
• Zorro Ranch (New Mexico)
• Paris Apartment
• Ghislaine Maxwell
• Epstein's Co-Conspirators
• Recruitment and Trafficking Patterns
• 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement