COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 6 (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
United Auto Workers [Member] | Pre 2003 Retirees [Member]
Other Matters [Line Items]
Potential Opeb Increase Due To Adverse Ruling	$ 176
United Auto Workers [Member] | Post 2003 Retirees [Member]
Other Matters [Line Items]
Potential Opeb Increase Due To Adverse Ruling	$ 110
Joint Strike Fighter [Member]
Other Matters [Line Items]
Information request	In 2013 the Company received subpoenas from the Department of Justice requesting information relating primarily to parts manufactured in the United Kingdom and China used in the F-35 fighter jet. The Company is cooperating fully with the investigation. While we believe that Honeywell has complied with all relevant U.S. laws and regulations regarding the manufacture of these sensors, it is not possible to predict the outcome of the investigation or what action, if any, may result from it