| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 0602 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable (Details) (http://astronics.com/role/AccountsReceivableDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000008063 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accounts Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-12-31 | 2011-12-31 | |
Accounts Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Summary of Accounts Receivables | ||
Trade Accounts Receivable | 44,196,000 | 33,178,000 |
Long-term contract receivables: | ||
Amounts Billed | 907,000 | 1,068,000 |
Unbilled Recoverable Costs and Accrued Profits | 1,020,000 | 2,068,000 |
Total Long-term Contract Receivables | 1,927,000 | 3,136,000 |
Total Receivables | 46,123,000 | 36,314,000 |
Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | (650,000) | (645,000) |
Accounts Receivable | 45,473,000 | 35,669,000 |