Jeffrey Epstein’s private island: Who could be named in the flight logs?
Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands remains a focal point for investigators and the public because of the travel records tied to it. Flight logs and pilot manifests have long been viewed as the clearest path to understanding who visited Little St. James and how often. The original expectation that additional helicopter and aircraft records would surface through a Virgin Islands civil suit has been overtaken by far larger federal disclosures released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Major Federal Document Releases (2025-2026)
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in November 2025, required the Department of Justice to release searchable records that include flight logs, manifests, pilot records, and island-related materials. Phased DOJ releases in 2025 and January 2026 produced millions of pages along with photographs and videos. These batches contain island manifests, boat logs, and pilot records that go well beyond the single pilot log previously examined by the public. The disclosures replaced the anticipated Virgin Islands subpoenas with a broader federal record set.
Updated Ownership and Current Status of Little St. James
The island itself changed hands in 2023 when billionaire Stephen Deckoff purchased it for $60 million. Plans for a luxury resort were announced, though visible progress has remained limited through early 2026. The 2025-2026 document releases include renovation design emails, island blueprints, photographs, and logbooks that were not previously available. The House Oversight Committee also released additional island photos and videos in late 2025, giving a clearer visual record of the property’s structures and layout.
Nadia Marcinko’s Post-Epstein Activities and Cooperation
Nadia Marcinko, who once piloted Epstein’s aircraft and later ran her own aviation company, appears in the newly released files with additional context. DOJ documents describe her as cooperating with the FBI between 2018 and 2022 in exchange for visa assistance while also noting her status as a trafficking victim. She has never been charged. Congressional scrutiny in 2026 has revisited her role alongside other named individuals. Marcinko has largely stepped back from public view in recent years.
Additional Names and Patterns from Released Logs
New manifests released in the federal files have added specific names and confirmed broader travel patterns. One example is Navy Secretary John Phelan, listed on flights in 2006. UK authorities have reviewed 87 flights connected to Epstein’s aircraft, and investigations into customs officer relationships have been noted in reporting on the releases. The documents also confirm extensive use of helicopters in addition to the jets, expanding the earlier picture of how Epstein moved between residences and destinations.
Larry Visoski’s Role in Released Records
Larry Visoski, Epstein’s longtime chief pilot, is referenced in more than 27,000 documents and hundreds of flight entries across the released files. His deposition testimony emphasized a closed cockpit and stated that he did not observe misconduct during operations. Manifests document his operational role across numerous trips to Little St. James and other locations. This material supplies a fuller operational record than the earlier Instagram posts that had drawn attention.
The federal releases have shifted the conversation from anticipated future disclosures to an already substantial body of records now available for review. Flight logs and island documents continue to surface names and patterns, though presence on a manifest does not equate to any finding of criminal conduct. The combination of aircraft, helicopter, and boat records now offers the most detailed account yet of travel connected to Little St. James.
