C-VGH - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 Cessna 172H

Aircraft Description

C-VGH is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine aircraft registered to Whistler Aviation Holdings Ltd. in Whistler, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03818 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-VGH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.5095, -123.4968 on March 2, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,538 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-VGH. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1966
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Whistler Aviation Holdings Ltd.
Address
PO Box 34
City
Whistler
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV0N1B0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03818

Additional Details

Registration
C-VGH
Serial Number
17255683
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
February 14, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 23:22:35)
Airport
Latitude
49.501788
Longitude
-123.327249

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC