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

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Cover
- Cover
- Audit Information
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan charges recognized	$ 4,300
Current income tax benefit	1,700		$ 941	$ 12,182	$ (30,671)
Patent Infringement
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Accrual insurance related assessment premium tax offset	8,400
United States Department Of Transportation \| Grant
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Grant received	$ 7,600
Federal
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease)		$ 14,100	$ 6,000	$ 23,300

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