These satellite images depict the evolving urban landscape of Madrid and its surroundings. The first comparison was captured in 1984 and 2004, while the second in 1984 and 2014. The images clearly show the substantial growth the city has undergone, especially in its eastern and northeastern parts. The Barajas International Airport is visible as a bright area on the northeast side of the city.

• Image 1: Satellite: Landsat-5, Instrument: Thematic Mapper (TM), Band Combinations: (Red): Band-3, (Green): Band-2, (Blue): Band-1, Acquisition Date: 17 July 1984, Track: 201/32
• Image 2: Landsat-5, Instrument: Thematic Mapper (TM), Band Combinations: (Red): Band-3, (Green): Band-2, (Blue): Band-1, Acquisition Date: 25 August 2004, Track: 201/32
• Image 3: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 5 TM, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acquisition Date: 21 August 1984, Band Combination: 3, 2, 1 (RGB) Visible colour
• Image 4: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 8 OLI, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acquisition Date: 02 June 2014, Band Combination: 8, 3, 2 (RGB) Pan + Visible colour