| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40707 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM DEBT - Maturities (Details) (http://www.arlp.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtMaturitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001086600 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| LONG-TERM DEBT | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
LONG-TERM DEBT | |
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
Long-term debt including current and non-current |