Astronics Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 13, 2019 element	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts			$ 8,596	$ 2,265	$ 9,193		$ 2,630
Research and development expense			$ 13,300	$ 12,700
Non-Aerospace Contract Manufacturing Customer
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts						$ 7,500
Sold \| Semiconductor Test Business \| Test Systems Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of elements for contingent earnouts \| element	2
Earnout proceeds received		$ 3,400