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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 06, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 06, 2022
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
Entity File Number 1-3525
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-4922640
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Riverside Plaza,
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus,
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43215
City Area Code (614)
Local Phone Number 716-1000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000004904
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC | Common Stock, $6.50 par value  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $6.50 par value
Trading Symbol AEP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC | 6.125% Corporate Units  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.125% Corporate Units
Trading Symbol AEPPZ
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ