As you land at McCarran in whatever airline you might be flying, you're ultimately greeted by one of the best views of the Las Vegas strip. As the lights twinkle, you sit in awe of the hotels that will ultimately drain your wallet. Well McCarran certainly isn't as glitzy as its large and imposing neighbors, but it makes up for that with a functional and clean space that will house you for the few hours that you might await your next flight.
The airport features both the good and the bad when it comes to their terminals. Arriving in the C or D gates can be a pleasure while landing in the A or B gates almost seems as if you are arriving in the rat-pack era. It certainly features both the good and the bad. The newer C and D gates feature a decent amount of seating and a plethora of food and shopping options while you wait. It could use some more power outlets in this modern era of laptops and iPhones.
The complex is large and you should be prepared to walk a bit. The moving walkways are a help, however the distance between terminals can be its biggest detriment. The monorails that run between the terminals are fairly quick, however hang on tight to the bars or you could quickly lose your balance.
The security line is centralized and while may seem long, generally does move at a reasonable rate. Still plan to arrive at least an hour before your flight departure time since you'll need every second to get through security and to your terminal.
All in all, its a decent airport. It doesn't wow nor does it disappoint. It's simple and functional, which at the end of the day is all you need so that your airport fees are limited.