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

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	$ 310,973	$ 300,225
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	(6,155)	(7,971)
Retirement Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Before Tax	10,711	10,912
Tax Benefit	3,749	3,819
Total Shareholders’ Equity	6,962	7,093
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total Shareholders’ Equity	$ (13,117)	$ (15,064)