| Cover | Aug. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 09, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ASTRONICS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 0-7087 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 16-0959303 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 130 Commerce Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | East Aurora |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 14052 |
| City Area Code | 716 |
| Local Phone Number | 805-1599 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ATRO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000008063 |
