Astronics Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges Summary of the Restructuring (Details)

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges Summary of the Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss	$ 11,083	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 11,083	$ 0	$ 16,237
Amounts									28,836
Accounts Receivable, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									1,785
Inventories
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									9,429
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									1,227
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									2,268
Amounts									2,268
Other Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									1,019
Amounts									1,141
Intangible Assets, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									6,186
Amounts									6,186
Goodwill
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									1,610
Amounts									1,610
Accrued Payroll and Employee Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									449
Other Accrued Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									164
Other Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment Loss									0
Amounts									4,577
Cost of Products Sold
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									15,397
Cost of Products Sold \| Accounts Receivable, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Inventories
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									9,429
Cost of Products Sold \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									1,227
Cost of Products Sold \| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Other Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Intangible Assets, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Goodwill
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Accrued Payroll and Employee Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Cost of Products Sold \| Other Accrued Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									164
Cost of Products Sold \| Other Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									4,577
Selling, General and Administrative
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									2,356
Selling, General and Administrative \| Accounts Receivable, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									1,785
Selling, General and Administrative \| Inventories
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Other Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									122
Selling, General and Administrative \| Intangible Assets, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Goodwill
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Accrued Payroll and Employee Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									449
Selling, General and Administrative \| Other Accrued Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									0
Selling, General and Administrative \| Other Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									$ 0