If you Yeafan of the Cold War, then this museum located to the right of the airport terminal is a must see when in Riga. Walk among Soviet helicopters and planes of varying age and size from MiG fighter jets to the enormous Mi-6 passenger helicopter which set world records for speed and hauling capacity. Its rotor has an unbelievable diameter of 36m!
Open 10:00 -17:00, Sat, Sun by appointment only.
Admission: 3 EUR for locals, 8 EUR for tourists.
tel. (+371) 26 86 27 07,
avlamuseum.org