Actually, one of my favorite airports to fly into. I mean, how can you not like to be greeted by seeing the Las Vegas strip when you touch down, ringing slot machines as you make your way to baggage claim, huge signage all around advertising places to eat and shows to see, and an Elvis impersonator helping some travelors with their bags? I kid you not!
This airport has a decent enough amount of shops and places to grab a bite to eat, cigar store, slots to lose your money in while waiting for your flight, and the prerequisite souvenier places that seem to dot every airport. One of the cleanest airports I have been at. Bright, cheery, easy on and off cab service, usually quick and efficient security lines, FREE wifi, quick tram to baggage area, and super easy to get to as it is right in the city. Yes, you can make a quick escape with your big winnings, or make a break for it with your last few dollars.
At least this airport has a sense of humor, as seen by the check in videos at security while waiting on line. Star Trek charactors, Impersonators, Magicians, and others try to get through security with all types of mishaps. It's one last shot of entertainment before getting on that long flight home.
McCarran Airport is a wonderfully strange and wacky travel hub that lives up to it's city's billing, and totally epitomizes what this town is all about. What happens in Vegas....takes off at this airport!