| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 14, 2023 |
| Document Information Line Items | |
| Entity Registrant Name | TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP. |
| Trading Symbol | N/A |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000096885 |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 14, 2023 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NJ |
| Entity File Number | 001-31990 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-1441806 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Branca Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | East Rutherford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07073 |
| City Area Code | (201) |
| Local Phone Number | 933-1600 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | N/A |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
