This is my home airport and honestly I think it is one of the best airports there are. If I had to spend hours in an airport it would be at the top of my list...it literally has the best places to eat/sit/drink/get a coffee. The best phoenix restaurants like Matts Big Breakfast, Chelsea's Kitchen, Sauce etc...best places to eat of most airports. I actually come early just to eat lol. And people are friendly, things 95% of the time
move extremely fast. Outside of long weekends/holidays I am usually from the curb to my gate within half an hour (don't try that JIC but it's true) and it's in the middle of the city so extremely easy to get to and navigate once inside. Happy travels!