| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 06041 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets (Details 1) (http://astronics.com/role/IntangibleAssetsDetails1)  | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000008063 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| Intangible Assets/Goodwill [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | 
|---|---|
2012-12-31  | |
Intangible Assets/Goodwill [Abstract]  | |
Summary of Amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the next five years  | |
2013  | 1,727,000    | 
2014  | 1,518,000    | 
2015  | 1,474,000    | 
2016  | 1,470,000    | 
2017  | 1,462,000    |