CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 46,399	$ 41,601	$ 71,235	$ 69,258
Amortization of net periodic pension benefit costs, net of taxes	84	167	168	80
Unrealized gain on investments, net of taxes	0	479	0	604
Comprehensive income	46,483	42,247	71,403	69,942
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(612)	(266)	(1,166)	(765)
Comprehensive income attributable to Sinclair Broadcast Group	$ 45,871	$ 41,981	$ 70,237	$ 69,177