v3.22.2.2
Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Sep. 27, 2022
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2022  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity File Number 1-11398  
Entity Registrant Name CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000889348  
Entity Tax Identification Number 11-2520310  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY  
Entity Address, Address Line One 91 Heartland Blvd.  
Entity Address, City or Town Edgewood  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 11717  
City Area Code (631)  
Local Phone Number 586-5200  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol CVUA  
Security Exchange Name NYSEAMER  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,335,896