Pilot, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pilot, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Pilot, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Pilot, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Pilot, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24138
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1472316 |
Pilot is a small, unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Pilot is situated about 5.9 miles (which is about 9.5 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Christiansburg. Even though it's small, Pilot has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 24138.
Historic Places in Pilot
One important building in Pilot is the Guerrant House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The National Register of Historic Places is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes places like buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these places and recognize their value.
Climate in Pilot
The weather in Pilot is known for having hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold.
Understanding Pilot's Climate
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Pilot has a type of weather known as a "humid subtropical climate." On climate maps, this is often shown as "Cfa." This means that the area gets a good amount of rain all year round, and it has warm to hot summers.
