I imagine the Eastern Ruins would be a prime candidate for redevelopment in the post-Briarwood era, and putting the sky port right at the east entrance to the city (next to Galdric’s Gate) makes some sense.

Consider airports: they’re not usually right in the heart of a downtown area. ATL, ORD, MDW, PHX, LAX, DFW, and DEN are some examples of airports that are several miles or more from the densest parts of the cities they serve. I think this approach makes more sense than having airships drop into the center of a highly populated ward. (It also allows the Pale Guard to screen incoming airship arrivals as they pass through Galdric’s Gate after disembarking.)