This La Quinta is located at the junction of East Sunset Road and South
Surrey St. I stayed in room 306. Which faces the touchdown zone for runways 26L
and 26R. You can take photos from the room if needed but it’s a place
that has framing on the windows panes themselves, so you have to practice your
aim points. That said a walk outside and you’ll get better shots. Small Issue
with this Hotel is whilst you get arrivals and departures when on Westerlies on
26L and 26R, any biz taking off from runways closer to the strip 19L and
19R, can’t be seen departing. You can see them at a distance turning
downwind left hand for these runways when arriving with the aid of electronics.
I got my room for a midweek stay for less than $70 per night. The official
south side viewing area (no facilities) is a short drive away or a 15 min walk,
but walking isn’t recommended as it crosses a busy road and temperatures were
in the high 30’s to 40+ C during my stay. Whilst I did have a car, I took an
uber into the bright lights of the Vegas strip a couple of times which was less
than $20 each way from the Hotel.
Credit Adrian Broardbent
View from room 306 at La Quinta Airport South (from my iPhone).
View from room 306 at La Quinta Airport South (from my iPhone).