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Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Aug. 31, 2016
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events Additional investment in Digonex On September 1, 2016, Emmis contributed an additional $0.5 million to Digonex in the form of convertible debt. Subsequent to this contribution, Emmis owns rights that are convertible into at least 79% of the common equity of Digonex. Assets held for sale Subsequent to August 31, 2016, Emmis determined that all of the criteria had been met to classify its radio stations in Terre Haute, IN, as well as Texas Monthly as held for sale. As discussed in Note 10, Emmis previously announced that it was exploring strategic alternatives for these properties. Emmis expects to enter into definitive agreements to sell these properties during its quarter ended November 30, 2016 and expects the transactions to close prior to February 28, 2017, the end of the Company’s current fiscal year.