These Landsat 5 and 8 satellite images, taken 30 years apart, offer a clear before-and-after view showcasing the urban development changes in Riga, particularly noticeable in the southeast where the national airport is situated. Riga, positioned near the mouth of the Daugava River, on the shores of the Gulf of Riga within the Baltic Sea region, serves as a significant seaport and cultural and industrial centre.

• Image 1:Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 5 TM, Resolution: 30 metre (15 metre Panchromatic band), Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date: 26 June 1986, Band Combination used to create this image: 3, 2, 1 (RGB) Visible colour layers merge
• Image 2: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 8 OLI, Resolution: 30 metre (15 metre Panchromatic band), Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acq. 11 May 2016, Band Combination used to create this image: 4, 3, 2 (RGB) Visible colour layers merge