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Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date   May 18, 2026
Entity File Number   001-11398
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 Boulevard
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
Written Communications   false
Soliciting Material   false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer   false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer   false
Title of 12(b) Security   Common stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol   CVU
Security Exchange Name   NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company   false