diff --git a/cpu/native/include/nativenet.h b/cpu/native/include/nativenet.h
index b7a5b5bad3..e4d462c787 100644
--- a/cpu/native/include/nativenet.h
+++ b/cpu/native/include/nativenet.h
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 
 #include <net/ethernet.h>
 
+#include "radio/types.h"
 #include "kernel_types.h"
 #include "netdev/base.h"