Abstract: Hypersonic weapons, as a new fighting force in the competition of big powers, is becoming the key development and research direction of the world′s military power. As an important support, the ability of test facilities plays a role in laying the technical foundation. This paper analyzes the development history of hypersonic test facilities in the United States in the past 70 years, and its impact on the layout of hypersonic test facilities today. It also introduces the main organization layout and the latest progress of hypersonic test facilities in the United States. The analysis shows that the improvement process of hypersonic test facilities in the United States has new characteristics:（1） It is strengthening the top-level planning and focusing on the long-term development in the future.（2） Give full play to the advantages of the whole industry, deeply participate in scientific research, and gather wisdom to tackle key problems.（3） Periodic evaluation supports the investment decision of facilities, and continuous investment promotes the rapid production of weapons.