abdul kalam island, formerly known as wheeler island, is an island off the coast of odisha, india, approximately from the state capital bhubaneshwar. the integrated test range missile testing facility is located on the island. the island was originally named after english commandant lieutenant wheeler. on 4 september 2015, the island was renamed to honour the late indian president, abdul kalam.abdul kalam island is located in the bay of bengal approximately off the eastern coast of india and about south of chandipur in balasore district, odisha. the island is about in length and in area.